{"product_id":"japanese-kendo-bamboo-takedo-bogu-jk497","title":"Japanese Kendo Equipment Bamboo Takedo Armor Bogu Leather Vtg Brown JK497","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese Bamboo Takedo Kendo \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a vintage Japanese “Takedo” armor (Bogu) for kendo equipment made by assembling bamboo. It protects the stomach. It is made of 40 bamboo sticks tied together with leather strings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJapanese Kendo equipment bamboo Takedo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKanji word: Haro Makiuchi (person's name)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBamboo, leather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItem weight: 900 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePacked weight: 2100 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eC1930\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. 31 cm long x 23 cm wide x 33 cm tall \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood condition considering its age. Some damaged leather parts. Wear and tear due to age. Please see the photos carefully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcquired at an estate sale of an old Japanese family in Nagoya, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping\u003c\/strong\u003e: We ship worldwide by Japan Post. Adding this item to your cart shows you the shipping prices and options. We do combine shipping and if the cart does not give you a discount, we will refund any extra shipping paid in the case of overpayment. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Us:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eWe are Dan and Maiko. Since moving to Japan in 2001, we have gained a vast knowledge of Japanese antiques and vintage items.  We are excited to offer you a delightful glimpse of the beauty that Japan has to offer.  If you have any questions, don't hesitate to get in touch with us.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e","brand":"Other","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39947895963683,"sku":"JK497 bogu","price":132.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2511\/7796\/products\/Japanese-Kendo-Equipment-Bamboo-Takedo-Armor-Bogu-Leather-Vtg-Brown-JK497.jpg?v=1678129778","url":"https:\/\/chidorivintage.com\/en-au\/products\/japanese-kendo-bamboo-takedo-bogu-jk497","provider":"chidorivintage.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}