Auctions Imperial 2017 May Arms & Armor

A JAPANESE KUSARI KATABIRA CONCEALED ARMOR

This auction ended on May 27, 2017.

Start price: $200

Estimated price: $400 - $600

Buyer's Premium: 24.9%

Sold for: $675

Description

Rarely encountered, an Edo-era samurai garment of padded blue fabric, enclosing a full coat of mail, with high collar, lined in white fabric stamped with the Shippo Mon. Latter 17th century. Minor losses and rusting. Overall height 78cm.
Condition III