
|

|





 |
Y-087
Samurai Warrior suit of folding armor KARUTA TATAMI GUSOKU,
of Edo era
A set of tatami gusoku of Edo period consists of TATAMI
KARUTA jacket and CHOCHIN KABUTO
helmet. The iron Chochin
helmet of four collapsible circular plates and suspending
a five sections shikoro (neck guard) black lacquered
and with blue lacing (lacing and inner lining had
been restored about 20-25 years ago).
Karuta Tatami jacket consist of an iron lacquered rectangular
plates connecting together by chainmail and sewn to a cloth
backing. A protective skirt - KUSAZURI
attached to the jacket bu blue laces (lacing had
been restored about 20-25 years ago). On the armor back
it has a holder for banner's shaft.
Tatami armour was lightweight, portable, convenient for
transportation, and they were manufactured inexpensively
for the ashigaru light infantry. Tatami armours were worn
by all samurai classes from the highest class to the lowest
class.
Very good condition according to age with some
professional restoration works.
Price: US$ 6 800.00
|
 |


 |




|
Main direction: samurai art, Japanese
samurai warrior, samurai sword, samurai helmet, kabuto, jingasa,
iron fan, yamabushi, horagai, samurai horn, Japanese battle fan,
tessen, gunsen, gunpai, samurai warrior doll, japanese kimono, Japanese
kimonos, samurai clothes, jinbaori, samurai camp cloth,
Japanese traditional cloth, samurai stirrup, Japanese art, Japanese
antiquities, kimono, Japan
|
|