Vintage Japanese Decorative Samurai Armor for Boys' Festival
This is a vintage miniature samurai armor (Yoroi) set used for display decoration during the Boys' Festival. It is housed in a glossy black lacquered wooden box with a beautiful red flat silk cord and gold metal embellishments. It contains multiple pieces including: Helmet with dragon ornament and finials, mask, body piece, draping bottom panels, a pair of shin guards, a pair of shoes, and a wooden stand. The armor is tied together with brown leather strips. It comes with a wooden display sign. The armor features floral designs in gold-colored metal and fabrics. Overall, this piece is red, brown, black, and gold. The box paired with the stand creates the illusion of a seated armored man.
The Boys' Festival, more modernly called Children's Day, is an annual Japanese holiday on May 5th every year and is celebrated to pray for good health and fortune for growing children.
- 14 pieces (including lacquered box)
- Orange, green, gold, beige, black
- Wood, lacquer, metal, silk fabric, leather
- C1970
- Kanji on wood plaque: Brown leather style, Replica of national treasure, Nishiki Castle
- Item weight: 5500 grams
- Packed weight: 6700 grams
- Approx. [Fully assembled suit] 82 cm tall, [Storage box] 32 cm long x 44 cm wide x 31.5 cm tall
- Good condition considering age. Some lacquer cracking on box. Some irregularities in lacquer on box from production. Wear and tear due to age. Please see the photos carefully.
- We acquired this item from an old family estate sale in Gifu, Japan
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About Us: We are Dan and Maiko. Since moving to Japan in 2001, we have gained a vast knowledge of Japanese antiques and vintage items and we are happy to bring you many beautiful items from Japan. If you have any questions don't hesitate to get in touch with us.
