| AH2193 -- Dragon Armour |
KEY FEATURES:
- Fully wearable
- Authentically constructed
- Magnificently detailed
MEASUREMENTS:
Specs will vary slightly from piece to piece.
- Product height: 69
- Weight: 65lb
Specs will vary slightly from piece to piece.
AH2193 -- Dragon Armour
Partner Exclusive
Hanwei’s Dragon Armour, named for the helmet crest (mon), is made for the connoisseur of Japanese armours. It faithfully
replicates a “Byotoji Do Gusoku” from the Edo period which, like many fine armours, incorporates an earlier helmet bowl from
the Momoyama period. European influence on Samurai armour is discernible in the slight median ridge to the front section of
the byotoji okegawa do (breastplate) which, by this period, was designed to deflect musket balls. The plates of the do, with
waved edges, are fastened with elaborate shakudo rivets in the form of flowers with gilt centers. This feature illustrates the
Japanese preference for a more flexible style of armour than the typical European one-piece breastplate construction. The
carrying chest/display seat (hitsu) is black lacquered with the Dragon mon emblazoned in silver on the front panel. Overall, the
antiqued patina of the gusoku gives a period appearance and provides a rich addition to any Japanese décor.
Our full-sized suits of Samurai armour provide displays of outstanding quality for the den or the dojo. Crafted by the armourers
of CAS Hanwei, the armour is authentically detailed and completely realistic. These very affordable pieces are made with
traditional styling and materials and are wearable (within a reasonable size range!). They are supplied in the customary black
lacquered box which, along with an included wooden frame, provides the support for the display.
Partner Exclusive
Hanwei’s Dragon Armour, named for the helmet crest (mon), is made for the connoisseur of Japanese armours. It faithfully
replicates a “Byotoji Do Gusoku” from the Edo period which, like many fine armours, incorporates an earlier helmet bowl from
the Momoyama period. European influence on Samurai armour is discernible in the slight median ridge to the front section of
the byotoji okegawa do (breastplate) which, by this period, was designed to deflect musket balls. The plates of the do, with
waved edges, are fastened with elaborate shakudo rivets in the form of flowers with gilt centers. This feature illustrates the
Japanese preference for a more flexible style of armour than the typical European one-piece breastplate construction. The
carrying chest/display seat (hitsu) is black lacquered with the Dragon mon emblazoned in silver on the front panel. Overall, the
antiqued patina of the gusoku gives a period appearance and provides a rich addition to any Japanese décor.
Our full-sized suits of Samurai armour provide displays of outstanding quality for the den or the dojo. Crafted by the armourers
of CAS Hanwei, the armour is authentically detailed and completely realistic. These very affordable pieces are made with
traditional styling and materials and are wearable (within a reasonable size range!). They are supplied in the customary black
lacquered box which, along with an included wooden frame, provides the support for the display.
PRICE: $2750.00
