93 - A COMPOSITE ARMOR WITH AN OKEGAWA NIMAI-DO GUSOKU (TWO-PIECE CUIRASS ARMOR) AND AN IRON SHIINARI KABUTO

A COMPOSITE ARMOR WITH AN OKEGAWA NIMAI-DO GUSOKU (TWO-PIECE CUIRASS ARMOR) AND AN IRON SHIINARI KABUTO Japan, Edo period (1615-1868) The lacquered components are predominantly laced in dark blue and mounted on fine fabric with hexagonal diapered ground. The armor comprises: Kabuto (helmet): A lacquered-iron shiinari (acorn)-form hachi (bowl) finished with pointed rivets, the mabisashi of typical form and flanked by gently upturned fukigaeshi with copper rims, all above the five-lame jikoro. Menpo (Mask): A brown-lacquered iron menpo with a removable nose plate secured by turning pins, cast with pierced nostrils and an open mouth, partially obscured by a stiff stained-red moustache, designed with deeply embossed wrinkles, the chin with ase-nagashi and straight cord pegs borne on rhombus grommets, all fitted with a blue laced four-lame iron yodarekake. Do (Chest Plate): A lacquered wood and iron nimai do with seven sections of four-lame kusazuri, the back fitted with a sashimono gattari and uke-zutsu (sashimono pole holder). Haidate (Thigh Guard): A pair of haidate designed with hexagonal wood segments sewn between two layers of fabric. Kote (Armored Sleeves) and Tekko (Gauntlets): A pair of kote and tekko with wood segments sewn between two layers of fabric. Condition: Good condition with old wear, small losses to lacquer, small tears and breaks to the lacing, and expected soiling to the fabric. The kabuto with losses to lacquer, especially to the brim, and some rivets slightly loose. With an armor stand and wood storage box (yoroibako).