Tsutsumi-dō tosei gusokuSamurai Armor with leather-covered cuirassKaga schoolMid Edo period, 18th-19th century This authentic samurai armor features two characteristics that can be often found on suits made in the region of Kaga: the leather surface and the different color of the last plates. The whole surface, except for the kabuto bachi and the mask, is in fact covered with black leather. The use of leather instead of lacquer to protect the iron surface is something seen very often on Kaga armor, as well as the scattered gilt surface of the last plate of each element. The...
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Urushi lacquer on stone11 by 9.3 by 5.8 cm Tomizo Saratani was born in Kyoto and has dedicated his life to traditional Japanese lacquer (urushi). Following his studies with various tutors, he traveled to Vienna in 1975 to work as an instructor and restorer for the MAK - the Austrian Museum of Applied Arts - where he oversaw the restorations of lacquered furniture in Austrian public collections for eight years. He then worked as a lacquer restorer and netsuke artist in London, Chicago, and his native of Hokkaido before deciding to focus completely on his original creations in 2003.Tomizo...
Samurai helmet in the shape of a court capEdo Period, 18th century Helmets shaped as a tōkanmuri, a ceremonial lacquer hat worn at the Chinese court by literati and statesmen, were quite popular among samurai by the end of the 16th century. Of the many variations on the theme, this one is quite rare, with a pointed tip and flat faces on the rear. The wakidate, side ornaments which normally resemble the long wings on the cap’s back, are here shaped as hawk’s feathers. Fine elements on this helmet, like the engraved shakudo borders and the stencilled leather with fusegumi...
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