Antique Mid Edo Period Samurai Armor (Helmet Signed by Myochin) with Tokubetsu Kicho Shiryo <\/span>Certificate<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Period: middle of the Edo Period<\/strong><\/span> Kabuto (helmet)<\/strong><\/span> \u25a0Menpo (face guard): iron mask with mustache made of horse tail hair<\/span> \u25a0Maedate (front decoration): Mikaduki<\/span> \u25a0Fukikaeshi: family crest; Hikiryou Mon<\/span> \u25a0 Signature: Myochin Muneichi (\u660e\u73cd\u5b97\u4e00)<\/span> Armor<\/span><\/strong> \u25a0 Decoration on body armor:<\/span><\/p>\n \u25a0Sode (shoulder guards): Tetsusabiji iron Sode laced with navy blue thread.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u25a0Kusazuri: lacquered iron Kusazuri laced with navy blue thread<\/span> \u00a0A giant dragon is designed for the body part. It is colored with bright gold and red. This dragon twists its elongated body like a circle and has a sharp and robust gaze as if watching at the top. It is said that Samurais once tried to show their dignity by wearing the characteristic designed-helmets. So, this dragon design might have been chosen with the same intention.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0Initially, the dragon is an imaginary creature found in ancient traditions or myths. Furthermore, it is regarded as a symbolic beast of auspicious signs. Its body is likened to nine animals: antlers are deer, the head is a camel, eyes are demons, the neck is a snake, belly is the Mizuchi (\u86df, mythical animal in Japan which looks like a snake and have a horn and four legs), scales are fish, claws are falcons, palms are tigers, and ears are cows. It was thought that the dragon would reign at the top of all animals because of its odd-looking appearance.<\/span><\/p>\n Small parts<\/span><\/strong> <\/p>\n \u25a0Haidate (thigh protection): Haidate is a shin guard<\/span><\/p>\n \u25a0Suneate (shin guard): lacquered iron Suneate<\/span> \u25a0Kacchu-Hitsu (armor box): wooden armor box<\/span> Certification: <\/span><\/span>Tokubetsu Kicho Shiryo Certificate (1921)<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0The certificate will be issued by The Association for the Research and Preservation of Japanese Helmets and Armor, which is the most trusted Japanese armor appraiser in Japan. Tokubetsu Kicho Shiryo means an especially precious cultural article. It is ranked as the third highest of five rankings.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0This armor was authenticated on October 10th 2021 as Tokubetsu Kicho Shiryo<\/strong> and the paper will mention the armor was made in the mid Edo period. We are expecting to receive this authentication paper by the end of\u00a0 December or early January.<\/span><\/p>\n An English translation of the certificate is available on request. We won\u2019t charge any additional fee.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n \u3010About us\u3011<\/span><\/strong> \u3010Antique Japanese Armor and Export process\u3011<\/strong><\/span> \u3010Payment method\u3011<\/strong><\/span> \u3010Shipping duration\u3011<\/strong><\/span> \u00a0We will inform you of the order\u2019s tracking number via email. Please make sure you fill out your valid email address correctly.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n *Please keep in mind that due to the spread of COVID-19, there might be possible delays in delivery. If you like to make sure if EMS shipping is available to your country, please contact us.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n \u3010How to make sure the condition\u3011<\/strong><\/span> \u3010How To Contact Us\u3011<\/strong><\/span> \u3010How To Preserve Antique Samurai Armor\u3011<\/strong><\/span> \u00a0If you like to know more about the preservation of this armor, please feel free to<\/span> contact us<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Included:<\/strong> <\/span> Delivery Date:<\/strong> Size:<\/strong><\/p>\n *The size refers to when you display the armor on the box*1 inch=2.54cm<\/p>\n
\nappraised by The Association for the Research and Preservation of Japanese Helmets and Armor<\/span><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.samuraimuseum.jp\/shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/top-6-scaled.jpg\")
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\n\u25a0Helmet bowl: Tetsusabiji Kabuto (helmet)<\/span>
\n\u00a0The surface is coated with lacquer whose color resembles the iron rust (Tetsusabi)<\/span>
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\n\u00a0Iron plates laced with navy blue<\/span><\/p>\n
\n\u00a0This type of Menpo (faceguard) is called Retsusei Menpo (\u70c8\u52e2\u9762\u982c). It represents the angry face to intimidate enemies. It also has mustache made of horsetail fur.<\/span><\/p>\n
\n\u00a0The Maetate (\u524d\u7acb, front decoration) of this helmet imitates a Mikaduki (\u4e09\u65e5\u6708, crescent moon). We imagine that its golden color caught people\u2019s eyes on the battlefields. According to a theory, the crescent moon design of the Maetate comes from the Myouken (\u5999\u898b) belief. This religion was born in India. It was mixed with the Polestar belief and was brought to Japan from the Continent. In the Myouken belief, the moon and stars were the symbols of faith. The Myouken Bosatsu (\u5999\u898b\u83e9\u85a9, \u83e9\u85a9 means Bodhisattva) fulfills all wishes such as fertility of rich harvest, peace, the prosperity of the clan, healing of illness, longevity, success in business, traffic safety, academic achievement, marriage, etcetera. Understandably, the moon motif for the Maetate was popular among Samurais. The former owner of this armor might have had shown his faith wearing this helmet.<\/span><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.samuraimuseum.jp\/shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/kabuto-1-scaled.jpg\")
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\n\u00a0The family crest is designed on the Fukikaeshi (\u5439\u304d\u8fd4\u3057) part. This mark is categorized as the Hikiryou (\u5f15\u4e21) pattern; it is a simple design with two horizontal lines in the circle. In ancient times, Samurai families had a custom marking the flag with a god\u2019s name and drawing a black bar below it. By doing this, they prayed to Shinto spirits; their luck in a war would last for a long time. However, the custom was gradually changed its manner, and only the black line has remained. Because of this history, there is a close connection between Hikiryou-Mon and Samurai families. It is also said that these lines represent dragons. As the dragon pattern has been treated as an auspicious design, it is possible to compare lines to this sacred beast. Ashikaga Takauji, who opened the Muromachi government, used this Hikiryou-Mon for his family crest.<\/span><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.samuraimuseum.jp\/shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/1fa2fefc88ed23c520ede26caaad49ca.jpg\")
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\n\u00a0There is a signature of Myochin Muneichi inside the helmet. Myochin is the name of a famous armor-making school that has been continuing for generations since the Heian period. Today, 25th master of Myochin still produces Samurai armor.<\/span><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.samuraimuseum.jp\/shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/mai.jpg\")
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\n\u25a0Do (cuirass): \u00a0Gomai Do\u00a0<\/span>
\n\u00a0Gomai Do is a kind of cuirass for Tousei Gusoku (developed armor style). Gomai Do was named after the fact that Gomai means five plates, and Do means torso in Japanese. This part can be separated into five pieces and connected with a hinge. Typically, the hinge is located on the left side, and you can tighten this cuirass on the right side.<\/span><\/p>\n
\n\u00a0Kusazuri is a skirt of plates attached to the cuirass<\/span><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.samuraimuseum.jp\/shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/6e46ae8271a3b2a149cf86feb0d0b0f5-1-scaled.jpg\")
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\n\u25a0Kote (armored sleeves): intricate iron chain mail with silk\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.samuraimuseum.jp\/shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/ab7de2dc519598b5342b36d270f87b27-1.jpg\")
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\n\u00a0The Kikkou (\u4e80\u7532, turtle\u2019s shell) pattern is used for the cloth of leg guard. It is a continuous geometric pattern connecting regular hexagons up and down. A theory says that this design was brought from China and the Korean Peninsula in the Asuka (592-710), Nara period (710-794). A proverb says turtles live a long life; therefore, turtle and turtle\u2019s shell pattern represent longevity. In addition, as this continuous hexagonal pattern does not get out of its shape, it is said people wished for eternal prosperity by using this design.<\/span><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.samuraimuseum.jp\/shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/bca36a457d58d2ffe20cda0e6ad5592a.jpg\")
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\n\u00a0A family crest is designed on this armor\u2019s box. This mark is categorized as the Maru-ni Omodaka (\u4e38\u306b\u6ca2\u7009) pattern. This plant\u2019s Japanese name Omodaka (\u6ca2\u7009) is compared to another ward Omodaka (\u9762\u9ad8), which means save face\/ keep honor. Also, as its leaf looks similar to arrowhead (arrow was once primary weapon for Samurais), this plant was called the Kachi-Gusa (\u52dd\u3061\u8349, winning leaf). Based on these things, the Omodaka motif was appreciated among Samurais, and they used it for their family crests.<\/span><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.samuraimuseum.jp\/shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/1fd3c92ddde99a9b7c08506b3d1bc186-e1636518457989.jpg\")
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\n\u00a0Samurai Museum is located in Tokyo, Japan, exhibiting antique artifacts related to the Samurai history. Samurai Museum Shop is the place for those who are interested in Japanese culture and craftsmanship. We deal with antique Samurai swords\/armor, traditional crafts made in Japan and so on. <\/span><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.samuraimuseum.jp\/shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/5623eabfdde4147c0ecdc704028c6ecd.jpg\")
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\n\u00a0After receiving the full payment from you, we will apply for its export permit from the agency for Cultural Affairs to legally export the antique Samurai armor to other countries. It normally takes around 2-4 weeks\u00a0<\/strong>to receive this permit. And we would like you to expect at least 1-1.5 months<\/strong> for your order to arrive at your given address after you ordered.<\/span><\/p>\n
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\n\u00a0We normally ship via EMS (Express Mail Service) provided by Japan Post. It usually takes at least 5-14 days to deliver the package after you place an order. <\/span>We offer Free International Shipping<\/strong><\/span> as long as we can ship your order by EMS. If you prefer other shipping carriers, please contact us. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.samuraimuseum.jp\/shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/48026a8af882b8fafae180fa48fbd5f4.jpg\")
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\n\u00a0Please keep in mind that what you are going to purchase is an antique item. We uploaded high resolution photos for you to check its condition thoroughly. If you like to see more photos with different angles, please feel free to contact us. We will be happy to send them to you so that you can make informed decision. It is essential for us to know that you are happy with your choice of a sword. and we are prepared to use the best of our ability to serve you.<\/span><\/p>\n
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\n\u00a0Dryness, humidity, and bad ventilation might deteriorate the condition of antique Samurai armor. The best temperature to preserve Samurai armor is around 20\u2103 in Celsius, and humidity should be about 60%.\u00a0 Direct sunlight should be avoided. We recommend storing armors in a room with good ventilation. If you like to display them outside the boxes for a prolonged time, we suggest using a glass case in order for dust not to be accumulated easily. In case you don’t use a glass case, please make sure to regularly dust off from the armor by using a soft brush made of delicate cloth or brush for painting.<\/span><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.samuraimuseum.jp\/shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/mij_fs_icon_1023-05.jpg\"){kind=icon}
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\nTokubetsu Kicho Shiryo Certificate, Samurai Armor, Armor Stand, Armor Box, Full Exportation Support<\/span><\/p>\n
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\n*There might be delay in shipment depending on countries<\/p>\n\n\n
\n Vertical<\/strong><\/td>\n Width<\/strong><\/td>\n Height<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n 44 cm<\/td>\n 55 cm<\/td>\n 143 cm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n