Auctions Imperial 2017 May Arms & Armor

A JAPANESE KUSARI KATABIRA MAIL ARMOR

This auction ended on May 27, 2017.

Start price: $200

Estimated price: $400 - $600

Buyer's Premium: 24.9%

Sold for: $830

Description

Rarely encountered, a complex Edo-era samurai garment lined in padded blue cotton, the mail most densely woven over the shoulders, chest and upper back, with high collar and lower section done in an open pattern. Latter 17th century. Minor losses and rusting. Overall height 78cm.
Condition III