samurai armor construction

KatanakakeSword standWood and urushi lacquer Edo period (1615 - 1867)56 by 37 cm This wooden sword stand is decorated with a fine design representing plants, also shows mon on both sides.On this page is a comprehensive glossary of common terms related to samurai armor. Katanakake in for sale. Price on application: alt-1592 

Edo Period, 19th centuryGold-lacquered wood (nashiji) decorated with the Aoi kamon of Tokugawa clan in hiramaki-e, On this page is a comprehensive glossary of common terms related to samurai armor.Price band: within 5,000€INVENTORY NUMBER: acc-1096Katanakake on sale. Price on application 

Okina SōmenA full face russet iron samurai amour’s mask formed and decorated to resemble the face of an old manEdo period, 18th centuryArmor for the face - mengu - developed towards the end of the Muromachi Period (1336- 1573) with the double role of protection and a fastening point for the kabuto ropes through hooks or rings. However, masks that completely cover the face were never common, as not very practical, and their spread was restricted to high-ranking samurai who could wear them for official occasions as an indication of their social status. For this reason original sōmen are...

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