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Place of Origin: East Asian
Japanese Edo-Period 62-Plate Kabuto 兜
Helmet
with Long Lacquer Wakidate
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An old and exceptional completely lacquered akoda-nari suji’bachi kabuto (helmet with raised ridges) with a bronze maedate (decorative front piece) shaped like a spade, and mounted b...
Category
18th Century Antique East Asian Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Bronze, Copper, Iron
Showa-Period Japanese Samurai Armor (Yoroi), with Paulownia Crest, Post-WWII
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Showa-Period Japanese Samurai Armor with Paulownia Crest, Post-WWII Diplomatic Gift
A complete suit of Japanese samurai armor (yoroi), crafted in the Showa period (post-World War II...
Category
Mid-20th Century Showa East Asian Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Metal, Brass
Samuraï Maeda Armor
Located in Paris, FR
Armor Samuraï Maeda, ceremonial armor
with handcrafted helmet and protects.
Made with original japanese fabrics only use for
samuraï armor confection, ...
Category
1930s Vintage East Asian Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Fabric, Glass
$28,229
19th Century Edo-Meiji Period Samurai Tantō Knife/Short Blade Sword and Scabbard
Located in North Miami, FL
19th century Edo-Meiji period samurai Tantō knife/short blade sword and scabbard
By: unknown
Material: iron, metal, paint, steel, leather, wood, lacquer, metal
Technique: forged, ha...
Category
19th Century Meiji Antique East Asian Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Metal, Copper, Steel, Iron
Set of Edo Period Samurai Armor Box Covers (Yoroi Bitsu Covers) with Gold Family
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Set of Edo Period Samurai Armor Box Covers (Yoroi Bitsu Covers) with Gold Family Crests
Japan, 18th century (Edo period)
Dimensions: Approx. 40 × 40 cm, H 53 cm
An extremely rare se...
Category
18th Century Edo Antique East Asian Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Leather
18th Century Hirate Clan Samurai Armor with Signed Kabuto Helmet
Located in Fukuoka, JP
This is a truly exceptional set of 18th century Samurai armor that is sure to impress any collector or enthusiast. The patinated iron used in its construction has aged beautifully, giving the armor a truly unique appearance that is sure to catch the eye. The brocade silk and cotton padding used to line the armor not only provide a comfortable fit for the wearer, but also add an extra layer of decorative flair.
One of the most striking features of this armor is the crests of the Hirate samurai clan that adorn it. These crests are a symbol of the clan's identity and heritage, and their presence on the armor speaks to the deep connection between samurai warriors and the clans they belonged to.
The Kabuto...
Category
18th Century Antique East Asian Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Iron
Antique Vintage Pre-War Japanese Signed Kendo Fighting Mask and Protective Armor
Located in Studio City, CA
A fantastic and rare early Japanese Kendo (The Samurai Way/Path of the Sword) martial arts set of protective armor/armour including the Men (mask), Do (torso/bust protector) and Tare...
Category
1930s Showa Vintage East Asian Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Metal
20th Century Chinese Zhongzheng/Chengren Commemorative Short Sword and Scabbard
Located in North Miami, FL
20th Century chinese Zhongzheng/Chengren military commemorative short sword and scabbard gifted by Chiang Kai-shek
By: unknown
Material: iron, metal, paint, bronze, copper, wood, sh...
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage East Asian Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Metal, Bronze, Copper, Steel, Iron
China Pair Hand Carved "Long Swords" with Custom Presentation Case
Located in South Burlington, VT
An opportunity to acquire a handsomely cased duo (2) of monumental hand carved stone swords or sabers from China. These are no ordinary swords. These unusual swords were probably int...
Category
20th Century East Asian Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Limestone
$236 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Antique Metal Japanese Tsuba Tosogu with Floral Flowers in Landscape
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Nicely made Tsuba. The piece is unmarked. Dating to the Edo period
Provenance: Collected in the 1920’s. Thence by decent
A Tsuba is a Japanese sword mountings are the various housi...
Category
19th Century Edo Antique East Asian Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Bronze
Antique Metal Japanese Tsuba Tosogu with Chinese Coins, 19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Nicely made Tsuba. The piece is unmarked. Dating to the Edo period
Provenance: Collected in the 1920’s. Thence by decent
A Tsuba is a Japanese sword mountings are the various housi...
Category
19th Century Edo Antique East Asian Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Bronze
Antique Metal Japanese Tsuba Tosogu with Buddhist Literati in Landscape
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Nicely made Tsuba. The piece is unmarked. Dating to the Edo period
Provenance: Collected in the 1920’s. Thence by decent
A Tsuba is a Japanese sword mountings are the various housi...
Category
19th Century Edo Antique East Asian Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Bronze
Antique Japanese Fuchi Edo Period Oni Decoration
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Nicely made Fuchi. The piece is unmarked. Dating to the Edo period
Provenance: Collected in the 1920’s. Thence by decent
A fuchi is a collar that is mounted at the base of the grip o...
Category
19th Century Edo Antique East Asian Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Metal
Antique Metal Japanese Tsuba Tosogu with Buddhist Clouds in Silver, 19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Nicely made Tsuba. The piece is unmarked. Dating to the Edo period
Provenance: Collected in the 1920’s. Thence by decent
A Tsuba is a Japanese sword mountings are the various housi...
Category
19th Century Edo Antique East Asian Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Camp Knife, 1960s Japan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic Japanese camp knife with a leather sheath. Blade stamped 'Japan.' Traditional stacked leather handle in black with red and white accent rings. Full tang blade running strai...
Category
1960s Vintage East Asian Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Metal
Antique Metal Japanese Tsuba Tosogu with Buddhist Literati in Landscape, 19th C
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Nicely made Tsuba. The piece is unmarked. Dating to the Edo period
Provenance: Collected in the 1920’s. Thence by decent
A Tsuba is a Japanese sword mountings are the various housi...
Category
19th Century Edo Antique East Asian Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Bronze
Tibetan lamellar iron armor
Located in Milano, IT
The Tibetan lamellar iron armor with dark patina, provided with shoulders and helmet, can be traced back to the 17th-18th centuries and is in excellent condition. It belonged to a pr...
Category
16th Century Antique East Asian Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Iron
Antique Japanese Fuchi Edo Period Branch Decoration
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Nicely made Fuchi. The piece is unmarked. Dating to the Edo period
Provenance: Collected in the 1920’s. Thence by decent
A fuchi is a collar that is mounted at the base of the grip o...
Category
19th Century Edo Antique East Asian Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Metal
Antique Japanese Fuchi Edo Period Gold Decoration
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Nicely made Fuchi. The piece is unmarked. Dating to the Edo period
Provenance: Collected in the 1920’s. Thence by decent
A fuchi is a collar that is mounted at the base of the grip o...
Category
19th Century Edo Antique East Asian Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Gold
Chinese Woven Bamboo Foot Soldier
s Helmet, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
This conical woven hat originates from 19th century China and is expertly crafted entirely of bamboo. The outside consists of slivers of bamboo woven together with rattan strips, sec...
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Early 19th Century Qing Antique East Asian Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Bamboo
Khitan Liao Dynasty Gold Clad Horse Trappings, 10th-11th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A wonderful and rare set of Khitan Liao gold clad copper alloy repousse horse trappings, featuring thirteen pieces on a modern museum display mount, Liao Dynasty...
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15th Century and Earlier Tang Antique East Asian Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Copper, Gold
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