A VARIEGATED LACING YOSHITSUNE-GOTE DOMARU GUSOKU (ARMOR) EDO PERIOD (19TH CENTURY) Helmet [kabuto]:The iron hemi-spherical twenty four-plate o-boshi kabuto (ridged-plate helmet with rounded protruding rivets) in Kamakura period style (13th-14th century), with elaborate gilt hachimanza (decorative fixture at the central aperture) of five-tier, with gilt shinodare (four sets of pendant arrow shaped decorative pieces), the bowl with four hibiki-no-ana(small holes adjacent to protruding rivets with vestiges of textile), with gilt kuwagata-dai (fixture for two gilt horns) pierced with scrolling chrysanthemums and the gilt maedate (forecrest) of a 'shigami' beastNeck guard [shikoro]:The wide and gently curving kasa-jikoro ("straw hat," or "umbrella"-shape neck guard) of red, orange and white lacing kebikiodoshi (close-lacing) of lacquered shittsukezane (plate in semblance of individual lamellae), the large double fukigaeshi (turn-backs) clad with leather and with gilt mon (family crest) of butterflyFace mask [menpo]: The russet iron menpo (face mask) with detachable nose, the yodare-kake (bib) and nodowa (gorget-throat protector) of thickly-lacquered honkozane (individual lacquered iron scales)Cuirass [do]: The black lacquered honkozane domaru (cuirass) of red, orange and white lacing kebikiodoshi (close-lacing), a rare pair of waki-biki (under-arm pieces) of leather-covered shittsukezane (plate in semblance of individual lamellae) and gyoyo (breast pendants) of leather-clad and with gilt kiri mon (family crest), the eight kusazuri (skirt) in five tiers of honkozane of lacquered platesSleeves and shoulder guards [kote and sode]:The 'Yoshitsune-gote' (sleeves in the style of the National Treasure kote in the collection of Kasuga Shrine) decorated with gilt parts, o-sode (large shoulder guards) of black lacquered honkozanewith red, orange and white lacing Thigh protector and lower leg guards [haidate and sune-ate]: The haidate(thigh protectors) of honkozane in red, orange and white lacing, the black lacquer sanbon tsutsu-suneate (lower leg guards) with gilt fittingsAccessories: The saihai (signal baton), two lacquered wood armor storage boxesDetailsHelmet [kabuto]:The iron hemi-spherical twenty four-plate o-boshi kabuto (ridged-plate helmet with rounded protruding rivets) in Kamakura period style (13th-14th century), with elaborate gilt hachimanza (decorative fixture at the central aperture) of five-tier, with gilt shinodare (four sets of pendant arrow shaped decorative pieces), the bowl with four hibiki-no-ana(small holes adjacent to protruding rivets with vestiges of textile), with gilt kuwagata-dai (fixture for two gilt horns) pierced with scrolling chrysanthemums and the gilt maedate (forecrest) of a shigami beastNeck guard [shikoro]:The wide and gently curving kasa-jikoro (straw hat, or umbrella-shape neck guard) of red, orange and white lacing kebikiodoshi (close-lacing) of lacquered shittsukezane (plate in semblance of individual lamellae), the large double fukigaeshi (turn-backs) clad with leather and with gilt mon (family crest) of butterflyFace mask [menpo]: The russet iron menpo (face mask) with detachable nose, the yodare-kake (bib) and nodowa (gorget-throat protector) of thickly-lacquered honkozane (individual lacquered iron scales)Cuirass [do]: The black lacquered honkozane domaru (cuirass) of red, orange and white lacing kebikiodoshi (close-lacing), a rare pair of waki-biki (under-arm pieces) of leather-covered shittsukezane (plate in semblance of individual lamellae) and gyoyo (breast pendants) of leather-clad and with gilt kiri mon (family crest), the eight kusazuri (skirt) in five tiers of honkozane of lacquered platesSleeves and shoulder guards [kote and sode]:The Yoshitsune-gote (sleeves in the style of the National Treasure kote in the collection of Kasuga Shrine) decorated with gilt parts, o-sode (large shoulder guards) of black lacquered honkozanewith red, orange and white lacing Thigh protector and lower leg guards [haidate and sune-ate]: The haidate(thigh protectors) of honkozane in red, orange and white lacing, the black lacquer sanbon tsutsu-suneate (lower leg guards) with gilt fittingsAccessories: The saihai (signal baton), two lacquered wood armor storage boxesSpecial noticeProspective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.