Japanese Samurai yoroi armour and components from the 18th - 20th century

Indian Chain Mail Shirt: 17th Century Moghal Army General's Armor

Indian chain mail shirt: Maybe from Anup Singh Mahrajha of Bircanee, a general in Moghal Emporer Aurangzebs army. A very fine shirt with small rivetted links & many narrow back plates & 2 large breast plates; o/a a good example of a mid 17th century chain…

Pair of Gilt Figural Knights Desk Seals, 20th Century

Two parcel gilt figural desk seals, 20th century, the cast metal figures of knights in armour with shield sword or axe, each standing on shaped columnar stand, the bases uncut. In good condition as catalogued, length: 11 cm and smaller

Taisho Period O-yoroi Samurai Armor Suit with Edo Helmet

A Japanese Taisho period O-yoroi Samurai armor suit. Complete with waraji sandals and cast-iron helmet, the helmet most likely dating from the Edo period.

Edo Period Japanese Cuirass and Armour Accessories with Gilt Mon

A quality Japanese Cuirass and armour accessories, Edo period (1603-1868), a heavy iron ,do ,(cuirass) with hinging sections, applied gilt ,Tokugawa Mon, eight tassets of five- tiered ,kusazuri (skirts) and iron suneate (shin guards) with…

18th Century Japanese Yoroi Armor with Red Lacquer Helmet

A Japanese Yoroi, suit of Armor, Edo period (1603-1868), 18th century, a red lacquered Kabuto (helmet) with gold lacquered sun-shaped maedate, the red and brown menpo (face guard) with pronounced white moustache bristles, the sode (shoulder guards) in…

Muromachi Period Yoroi Doshi Tanto with Kanesane Signature

A very fine Yoroi Doshi Tanto, Muromachi period c1362, Hanadashi style koshirae blade signed 'Kanesane'. Omori school silver Fuchi, kashira, and tsuba with wave cutting and dragon edge. Kozuka with silver gilt dragon. Old silk bag, length 39 cm

Italian Knight Dummy Boards, 18th Century

A pair of painted dummy boards, Italian, 18th century, in the form of Italian knights in armour, 206 cm high, 65 cm wide and 210 cm high, 65 cm wide

Gilded Japanese Samurai Armour with Crested Helmet

An impressive 20th century Japanese samurai full suit of armour, with enamelled metal plates with gilded highlight, blue dominant rope cord lashings, includes crested helmet, mask plate, chest, arm, waist, leg and other coverings, on stand and with…

Edo Period Japanese Warabe Gusoku Armour with Lacquer Decoration

A Japanese Warabe Gusoku (Boy's armour), Edo period, the suji-kabuto in lacquer to replicate iron with a two-stage lacquer shikoro (neck protection), the bottom stage in gold scrolling wave design having a kuwagata-dai of stylised antlers and sun, the…

Meiji Samurai Archer Bronze Figure with Enamel Decoration

Japanese late Meiji period bronze Samurai archer, depicted standing regally in traditional armour, with left hand holding bow and right hand by side suspending a tassel, with exposed tachi and kaburaya over left shoulder, decorated in polychrome cloisonne…

Medieval Plate Armour and Broad Sword on Stand

19th century medieval revival plate armour and broad sword, mounted on a timber stand, 188 cm high

Burmese Bronze Statue of General Maha Bandula

1920, finely cast depicting the general in ceremonial armour, with original wooden plinth, 24.5 cm high. Note: Maha Bandula (1782-1825) was the commander-in -chief of the Royal Burmese Armer a Burmese bronze statue of general Maha Bandula Pegu, circa 1920…

18th Century Japanese Hoshi Bachi Kabuto Helmet

Japanese Edo period 18th century Hoshi Bachi Kabuto, the thirty plate bowl of russet iron with thirty radiating gilt ribs, the mabizashi with three gilt studs below the maedate, flanked with two gilt decorated fukigaeshi and the reverse with four-plate…

Medieval Knight Armor Display Stand

Full body Medieval style knight's armour including helmet, velvet undergarment, and full legs, etc on stand

Edo Period Japanese O-Yoroi Armor

A Japanese O-Yoroi Armor, Edo period (1603-1868), 19th century, a spectacular example of an O-Yoroi armor. The 18-plate russet iron and silk lined Hoshi-bachi kabuto (star helmet bowl) with protruding o-boshi (large rivet) heads of rounded form in the…

Red Lacquered Suji Bachi Kabuto Helmet with Interior Lining

Akoda-Nari Kabuto helmet. Suji Bachi 16 plate construction. Red lacquered, with original interior lining. Height 19 cm

Edo Period Japanese Full Armour with Storage Boxes and Stand

A Japanese full suite of armour, mid Edo period and later, 18th - 19th century. A central lacquered steel breast plate, with a multi plate ridged helmet, metal face plate with hair moustache, leather, chain and laced arms and leg guards. The suit with…

Meiji Period Samurai Sword Stand with Carvings and Antler

Japanese kabuto Samurai sword stand, carved word, antler and silk, Meiji period, 19th century, 48 cm high

Edo Period Samurai Armour with Demon Helmet

A rare and impressive Japanese Edo period (1603-1868) Samurai suit of armour, with multi hob-nail plate suji bachi ridged helmet, mounted with demonic head, decorative fukigaeshi (turnbacks), tall kuwagata, black lacquered iron menpo (face plate) with…

Samurai Armor with Battle Flag Attachment

A partial suit of Japanese samurai armour, comprising the d' (chest and back sections) and kusazuri (thigh sections), lacquer over steel, with fittings to attach a sashimono battle flag to the back. On mannequin.

19th Century Japanese Imari Charger with Kabuto Design

Large 19th century Japanese Imari charger. With inban printed designs of Kabuto (Samurai helmet) and arrows in blue on a white base. Chip to rim, diameter 31 cm

Edo Period Japanese Armor Components

Japanese armour components Edo period of iron face mask (Mempo) with two neck guards (Yodarekake), iron and lacquered braided sleeve guards (Kote), pair thigh guards (Haidate) and iron chest piece (Do)

Blue Do-Maru Armour Set with Accessories and Carry Box

Japanese armour (Do-Maru), late Edo period all blue braid linked chest plates (Do) with six panel skirt (Kusazuri) with chain linked sleeves (kote), tassets and other pieces and also carry box

Bismarck Nutcracker with Roman God and Goddess Handles

A rare 19th century novelty nutcracker, featuring the head of Chancellor Bismarck. One handle terminating with the head of Mars, (Roman god of war) and the other with Minerva (Roman goddess of strategic warfare), each handle featuring their symbols, eagle…

Maroon Tapered Panelled Japanese Body Armour

19th century Japanese body armour, the do of eight tapering shaped panelled bands in deep maroon tone with pierced lashing holes, some original lining and shoulder padding remains, the gessan with similar black finished metal leg guards suspended from…

Edo Period Samurai Armour with Bat Ornament

A Japanese antique Samurai suit of armour, Edo period, late 18th century/early 19th century, comprising a kabuto with a bat ornament (maedate) and a five -lame Shikoro (neck guard), a mempho and Gusoku. 145 cm high, 46 cm wide, 55 cm deep

Japanese Samurai Lacquered Steel Breastplate

An early Japanese lacquered steel Samurai armour breast plate, of articulated layers joined by black ribbon.

Edo Samurai Armour with Helmet and Face Plate

An impressive Japanese Edo period Samurai suit of armour, with multi hob-nail plate sujibachi ridged helmet, decorative fukigaeshi (turnbacks), russet lacquered iron menpo (face plate), laced multi-panelled throat guard, shoulderplates, chest guards and…

Japanese Dragon Samurai Armor with Face Mask & Storage Box

A Japanese full suit of Samurai armour, the central bronze breast plate with a dragon, Showa period, early 20th century, silk and chain male arms, silk braid and leg guards, complete with lacquer over metal face mask, original storage box with display…

Bronze Manjushri Statue with Flower and Dharmachakra Mudra

A gilt bronze standing Manjushri statue, the left hand holding a flower and right hand showing Dharmachakra-Mudra, wearing armour and standing on a lotus seat, 15 cm high

Edo Period Hoshi Bachi Kabuto Helmet

A hoshi bachi kabuto, Edo Period, 18th century, the thirty plate bowl of russet iron with thirty radiating gilt ribs, the 'mabizashi' with three gilt studs below the 'maedate', flanked with two gilt decorated 'fukigaeshi' and the reverse with four-plate…