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A nerikawa gusoku [armour] — Edo period, 18th century

A nerikawa gusoku [armour]

Edo period, 18th century

A nerikawa gusoku (leather armor) from the Edo period, representing an alternative armor construction method using leather rather than traditional materials. A wood display stand is available separately.

Medium
Please note that the wood armour display stand illustrated is not included in this lot. An armour stand can be ordered from the department.
Spotted At
Auction House · Sotheby's

🔨 Auction Lot

The Samurai: Japanese Arms and Armour

May 3, 2023

Estimate: $30,000 – $50,000

Lot 45

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A nerikawa gusoku [armour], Edo period, 18th century

A nerikawa gusoku (leather armor) from the Edo period, representing an alternative armor construction method using leather rather than traditional materials. A wood display stand is available separately.

Medium
Please note that the wood armour display stand illustrated is not included in this lot. An armour stand can be ordered from the department.
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Functional Art, Wood, Ornate, Japanese, Decorative Arts, Leather Armor, Craftsmanship, Nerikawa Gusoku, Military, Armor, Samurai, Historical, Cultural Artifact, Edo Period, Metal And Lacquer, Samurai armor, Iron, Japanese metalwork, 18th Century