{"id":33599,"date":"2022-12-14T17:02:30","date_gmt":"2022-12-14T08:02:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.samuraimuseum.jp\/shop\/?post_type=product&p=33599"},"modified":"2025-01-11T16:43:18","modified_gmt":"2025-01-11T07:43:18","slug":"antique-edo-period-samurai-armor-tokubetsu-kicho-shiryo-certificate-a-26","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.samuraimuseum.jp\/shop\/product\/antique-edo-period-samurai-armor-tokubetsu-kicho-shiryo-certificate-a-26\/","title":{"rendered":"Antique Edo Period Samurai Armor Tokubetsu Kicho Shiryo<\/span><\/strong> Certificate (A-26)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Antique Edo Period Samurai Armor<\/span> Tokubetsu Kicho Shiryo<\/span> Certificate (A-26)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Period: Mid Edo Period<\/strong>
\nappraised by The Association for the Research and Preservation of Japanese Helmets and Armor<\/span>
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Kabuto (helmet)<\/strong><\/span>
\n\u25a0Helmet bowl: Suji Kabuto<\/span>
\n\u00a0The Kabuto (\u515c, helmet) is a protector for the head. When people started using the Kabuto, it was initially designed for practical use. However, the principal purpose of its design has changed with time; Samurais tried to express their dignity, personality, or religion by wearing the characteristic designed Kabutos. According to a theory, these unique designed Kabutos were made from the late Muromachi period to the Edo period. This type of Kabuto is categorized as the Kawari Kabuto (\u5909\u308f\u308a\u515c), and a variety of materials were used to create them. For example, animal fur, seashells, plants, and papers were used as materials for decoration.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0Here we would like to introduce to you a little bit more about the history of Kabutos. Before the Kawari Kabuto\u2019s production, the Suji Kabuto (\u7b4b\u515c) has appeared during the Nanbokuchou (\u5357\u5317\u671d, 1337-1392) period. At that time, the tactic was gradually changed from the piggyback fight style to battle with the Tachi (\u592a\u5200) sword and the Naginata (\u8599\u5200, Japanese halberd) on the ground. Therefore, there was a rise in demand for the weight-saving of the Kabuto. Also, in order to turn the attack by swords, a new type of structure was invented; it is the Suji Kabuto (\u7b4b\u515c). Its form slides swords\u2019 attacks when weapons hit the Kabuto. It is said that the production of the Suji Kabuto prospered in the Muromachi (\u5ba4\u753a, 1336-1573) period. We estimate this Kabuto is one of these Suji Kabutos made in that tendency in the Edo period. It has 32 stripes in this Kabuto, meaning 32 small iron plates are connected. It is called Sanju Ni Ken Suji Kabuto (\u4e09\u5341\u4e8c\u9593\u7b4b\u515c). Sanju Ni means 32 in Japanese. The surface is Tetsusabiji style, which only applied lacquer for paint base for the iron not to get rusty. It looks less shiny than a normal lacquered surface.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u25a0Shikoro (side neck guard):<\/span>
\n\u00a0Iron plates laced with green threads.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u25a0Fukikaeshi (side neck guard):<\/span>
\n\u00a0The Fukikaeshi (\u5439\u304d\u8fd4\u3057) is both ends of a Kabuto. It protects the face from swords and also shows its beautiful workmanship. Family crests are sometimes designed on this part. This Kabuto’s Fukikaeshi has a simple look.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u25a0Menpo (face guard): Ressei Menpo<\/span>
\n\u00a0Iron mask with a mustache. This type of Menpo is called the Ressei Menpo (\u70c8\u52e2\u9762\u982c). It represents the angry face to intimidate enemies. There are many types of Menpo, depending on their shape or appearance. The purpose of Menpo was not only to protect Samurai\u2019s face. But also to hide their true faces so that their psychological states were not affected.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u25a0 Kuwagata (Front decoration): Zou<\/span>
\n\u00a0The Kuwagata (\u936c\u5f62) is attached to this helmet. It is a kind of Maedatemono (\u524d\u7acb\u7269, front decoration) to dignify the appearance. This Kabuto’s Kuwagata has a shape in which its tip is bifurcated. It is made of two plates and is colored with golden paint. Although there are minor damages, such as scratches, these are traces of its long history. We hope you will enjoy it as an antique texture.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0An animal-shaped decoration is attached to the Tehen (\u5929\u8fba). Tehen\/\u5929\u8fba\u306e\u7a74 (also called the Tehen-no Ana) is a hole at the top of the Kabuto. The metal fittings around this hole and the whole spot are called the Hachiman Za (\u516b\u5e61\u5ea7). These are not provided simply to enhance decorativeness. It was believed that gods descended from heaven to this place to protect those who wore Kabuto. In other words, it was believed that god entered into this hole. Therefore, the Hachiman Za is a holy place.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0Also, a Kabuto itself does not have air permeability, so the Tehen had a functional role in keeping it from getting stuffy. It takes a lot of time and effort to make a hole in the top of the Kabuto. Several processes must be followed, such as assembling the parts accurately and adding decorations around the holes. There are many Kabutos without this hole, depending on the era and the trend of the time. But you could see it in this Kabuto. In addition, as mentioned above, a kind of animal design ornament is installed in the Tehen. We are still determining what animal this creature is. We estimate it models an elephant. Here we introduce the history of elephants to you. Two elephants were brought to Japan from the continent in the Edo period, the 13th year of the Kyouho (\u4eab\u4fdd) era (1728). They were gifts for the Tokugawa Shogun at that time, Tokugawa Yoshimune (\u5fb3\u5ddd \u5409\u5b97, 1684-1751). Many ordinary people saw this animal during the journey from the elephant\u2019s arrival to Edo city. And this giant animal became a trend among people. Initially, the Hakuzou (\u767d\u8c61, white elephant) was sacred in Buddhism. It is known as a vehicle of the Fugen Bosatsu (\u666e\u8ce2\u83e9\u85a9, Samantabhadra, a bodhisattva of rationale and mercy). A theory says Mayabunin (\u6469\u8036\u592b\u4eba, Mah\u0101m\u0101y\u0101), who is the Buddha\u2019s birth mother, saw a white elephant when she got pregnant Buddha. Also, the elephant has been regarded as a patient animal. Based on this history and religious idea, it is understandable that the elephant motif was incorporated into motifs for various items, as seen in this work.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Armor<\/span><\/strong>
\n\u25a0Do (cuirass):\u00a0 Okegawa Nimai Do\u3000<\/span>
\n\u00a0Nimai Do (\u4e8c\u679a\u80f4) is a kind of cuirass for the Tousei Gusoku (\u5f53\u4e16\u5177\u8db3, developed armor style). Nimai Do (\u4e8c\u679a\u80f4) was named because Nimai (\u4e8c\u679a) means two plates, and Do (\u80f4) means torso in Japanese. Instead of using a large number of small lamellar plates called Kozane (\u5c0f\u672d), this cuirass used large iron plates riveted.
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\u00a0The name Okegawa (\u6876\u5074) came from the fact that the shape of this cuirass resembles the Gawa (\u5074, side) of Oke (\u6876, Japanese wooden tub). The body armor part can be separated into two pieces and connected with a hinge. Generally, a hinge is located on the left side, and you could tighten a cuirass on the right side. The Okegawa Do was relatively easy to make and had high strength; therefore, it is said this style of cuirass became popular in the latter half of the Muromachi (\u5ba4\u753a, 1336-1573) period.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u25a0Kusazuri (skirt of plates attached to the cuirass): <\/span>
\n\u00a0Lacquered iron Kusazuri laced with blue threads.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Small parts<\/span><\/strong>
\n\u25a0Kote (armored sleeves): <\/span>
\n\u00a0Intricate iron chain mail with silk.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u25a0Haidate (thigh protection):
\n\u00a0The Haidate (\u4f69\u696f) is a thigh guard. Many small rectangular black metal plates are tied together with blue color threads. The flower pattern designed on the vermilion cloth is probably the Botan (\u7261\u4e39, peony) design. Peony represents happiness, wealth, nobleness, and gorgeousness. This flower pattern has been treated as a good-omen motif; people regarded it as a rich harvest sign. Its graceful appearance has attracted people since ancient times.
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\u25a0Suneate (shin guard):
\n\u00a0The Kikkou (\u4e80\u7532, turtle\u2019s shell) pattern is used for the cloth of the Suneate (\u811b\u5f53). 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 during the Asuka (\u98db\u9ce5, 592-710) and Nara (\u5948\u826f, 710-794) periods. A proverb says turtles live long lives; therefore, turtle and turtle shell patterns 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><\/span><\/p>\n

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\u25a0Gattari (Sashimono holder):\u00a0<\/span>
\n\u00a0If you focus on the back of this armor, you will find that a square-shaped metal frame is attached. It is a gear called the Gattari (\u5408\u5f53\u7406) that supports the upper part of the Sashimono (\u6307\u7269, a frag or decorative sign installed at the back of armor). Samurai warriors judged their sides and enemies on the battlefields by checking the motifs designed for flags. Especially in group battles with infantry, this method was very effective because they could instantly identify affiliations.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Certification<\/span><\/strong>: <\/span>Tokubetsu Kicho Shiryo Certificate (No. 1998)<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0On November 6th 2022, this armor was appraised as a Tokubetsu Kicho Shiryo by The Association for the Research and Preservation of Japanese Helmets and Armor, which is the most trusted Japanese armor appraiser in Japan. Tokubestu Kicho Shiryo means special rare article. It is ranked as the third highest of five rankings.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0The paper mentions the armor was made in the mid Edo period (late 17th- early 18th century)<\/strong>. You can receive this original authentication paper.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

An English translation of the certificate is available on request. We won\u2019t charge any additional fee.<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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\u3010About us\u3011<\/span><\/strong>
\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

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\u3010Antique Japanese Armor and Export process\u3011<\/strong><\/span>
\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

\u3010Payment method\u3011<\/strong><\/span>
\n\u00a0We accept payment through Stripe<\/strong> (Credit card), PayPal<\/strong>, Apple Pay or ChromePay, all of which are secure payment methods. Also, you don\u2019t need to make an account on Stripe for the checkout. If you prefer other payment method, please contact us. You may either pay in JPY<\/strong>, USD<\/strong>, AUD<\/strong>, CAD<\/strong>, EUR<\/strong>, CHF<\/strong> or GBP<\/strong>. The price is set in Japanese Yen. Prices in other currencies are automatically calculated based on the latest exchange rate.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u3010Shipping duration\u3011<\/strong><\/span>
\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

\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

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\u3010How to make sure the condition\u3011<\/strong><\/span>
\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

\u3010How To Contact Us\u3011<\/strong><\/span>
\nPlease contact us through email, Facebook Messenger or Live Chat if you have any questions. You can find each icon on the right side of the website. Please click one of them to reach us. We will reply to you within 1-2 business days.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u3010How To Preserve Antique Samurai Armor\u3011<\/strong><\/span>
\nDryness, 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

If 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":"

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Included:\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>
\nTokubetsu Kicho Shiryo Authentication Paper, Samurai Armor, Armor Stand, Armor Storage Box, Full Exportation Support<\/span><\/p>\n

Delivery Date:<\/strong><\/span>
\n1.0-1.5<\/strong> month after you place an order<\/span>
\n*There might be delay in shipment depending on countries<\/span><\/p>\n

Size:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
Vertical<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nWidth<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nHeight<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
47 cm<\/span><\/td>\n55 cm<\/span><\/td>\n146 cm<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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