Edo Period Japanese Cuirass and Armour Accessories with Gilt Mon
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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 embroidered silk decoration. 30 high, 52 cm wide (cuirass)
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- Edo Period, Japan - The Edo period in Japan lasted from 1603 to 1868. During this time, Japan was ruled by the Tokugawa shogunate, a military government led by the Tokugawa family. The Edo period is characterized by a period of relative peace, stability, and economic growth, as well as by the development of a distinctive culture and society.
During the Edo period, the capital of Japan was moved from Kyoto to Edo (modern-day Tokyo), and the country became increasingly isolated from the rest of the world. The shogunate implemented strict policies to maintain control, including the restriction of foreign trade and travel. However, despite this isolation, the Edo period saw significant cultural and artistic development, including the emergence of the ukiyo-e woodblock print tradition, the growth of Kabuki theater, and the flourishing of a vibrant merchant culture.
The Edo period ended with the Meiji Restoration of 1868, which saw the collapse of the shogunate and the restoration of imperial rule. - Mon - A mon is a Japanese heraldic emblem, indicating the status or the family of the owner, similar to a family crest. Nowadays almost all Japanese families and many businesses have a mon.
In decorative arts, mon are used as a decorative element on a vase, plate, bowl or item of furniture. - Cuirass - A cuirass is a type of body armor that covers the chest and abdomen of the wearer. It is typically made of metal, such as steel or bronze, and is designed to protect the wearer from physical attacks, such as sword strikes or arrows. The cuirass is typically composed of two parts: a breastplate, which covers the chest, and a backplate, which covers the back. The two parts are fastened together at the sides, typically with straps or buckles.
It was an important part of a soldier's or knight's armor and was worn along with other parts of armor such as a helmet, gauntlets, and greaves. It was used to protect the wearer's vital organs, as well as to give them a more imposing appearance in battle.
The cuirass has a long history, it was used in ancient Greece, Rome and Egypt, as well as in medieval Europe. The design and construction of cuirass changed over time, with different cultures and periods using different materials, methods, and styles. The ancient Greeks and Romans used cuirass made of bronze, while medieval European knights used cuirass made of steel.
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