{"product_id":"edo-period-green-laced-samurai-suit","title":"Edo-period Green-Laced Samurai Suit","description":"This exceptional Moegi Odoshi Nimai-Dou Gusoku (Green Laced Armour), crafted in the 17th century, exemplifies the pinnacle of Edo-period samurai armor design and craftsmanship. Made from the finest materials available during this renowned period of Japanese history, this complete suit of armor embodies the traditional elegance and functional design characteristics of samurai martial attire. This type of armor would have been worn by an esteemed samurai of high social stature in the Ishikawa clan, based in Osaka. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Japanese armor is striking, refined and highly functional, crafted using revered techniques that evolved over centuries. By the Edo period (1615–1868), armorers were regarded as artists, proudly signing their contributions. This particularly elaborate example was created for a young warrior as he entered the ranks of a prestigious samurai official. In traditional samurai families, boys began rigorous training at a young age, receiving their first wooden sword at around three. By twelve, they would undergo a coming-of-age ceremony and be presented with a suit of armor like this one, signifying their official entry into samurai-hood. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Housed in its original lacquered paulownia wood box, this rare suit is complete and in pristine condition, a remarkable feat. It was made by the Iwai school of armor-making and features the Ishikawa clan's heraldry. The Ishikawa clan hailed from the former fiefdom of Ishikawa (present-day Osaka) and later served under the Tokugawa Shogunate. Notably, the helmet is signed by Neo Masanobu, a highly renowned armorer of the late 16th and early 17th centuries. It has been cherished for generations and meticulously maintained. A document discovered within the left shoulder guard reveals the armor's last restoration in 1790 by another Iwai school armorer, showcasing the ongoing care it received throughout history. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Embodying the warrior spirit and Japanese prestige in every detail, this suit is truly astonishing. Please see the complete list of exceptional features of this rare suit of armor below. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 17th century \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Suit: 58\" high x 25\" diameter\u003cbr\u003e Base: 14 1\/2\" high x 35\" wide x 34\" deep \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This complete suit includes: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHelmet\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e(kabuto):\u003c\/em\u003e with the following:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBowl top\u003c\/strong\u003e fitted with a six-tier \u003cem\u003etehen kanagu\u003c\/em\u003e (ventilation fitting) of mixed soft metals\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTurnbacks\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e(fukigaeshi):\u003c\/em\u003e small, each carrying the heraldry of the Ishikawa clan in shakudo\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePeak\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e(mabisashi):\u003c\/em\u003e embossed with crisp eyebrows and wrinkles\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFore Crest\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e(maedate):\u003c\/em\u003e small, in the form of a full moon\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFace Mask\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e(menpo):\u003c\/em\u003e with black lacquered iron in ressei (fierce) style with embossing around the mouth and cheeks, mustache applied with gold lacquer and red lacquer interior\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCuirass\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e(do):\u003c\/em\u003e made of lacquered \u003cem\u003e(honkozane):\u003c\/em\u003e (real scales), decorated in shakudo heraldry on breastplate and backplate\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eShoulder protection\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e(gyoyo):\u003c\/em\u003e made of iron\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCollar\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e(erimawashi):\u003c\/em\u003e made in the European style of domestic chirimen silk\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSkirt\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e(kusazuri):\u003c\/em\u003e made of six sections, each with five lames of kiritsuke kozane, with a front section with small \u003cem\u003ehanagami bukoro\u003c\/em\u003e (pouch) made of imported woolen fabric for money and medicine\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eShoulder guards\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e(sode):\u003c\/em\u003e made of \u003cem\u003ekiritsuke kozane\u003c\/em\u003e, each composed of seven lames and lined in purple silk\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSleeves\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e(hyotan gote):\u003c\/em\u003e made of corrugated iron gourd-shaped applications with \u003cem\u003ekirigane\u003c\/em\u003e (open-cut iron work) Ishikawa clan heraldry in twelve places\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThigh protection\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e(haidate):\u003c\/em\u003e made of black lacquered leather with overlapping scales\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eShin Guards\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e(shino suneate):\u003c\/em\u003e made of black lacquered iron strips connected with chain mail\u003cbr\u003e Entire armor lined with purple silk with Tokugawa clan heraldry in gold thread\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eGloves\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e(gunte)\u003c\/em\u003e are original doe-skin, carrying the heraldry of the Ishikawa clan\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eShoes\u003c\/strong\u003e made of hemp and chain mail, same weave as the sleeves\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eStraw sandals\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e(waraji)\u003c\/em\u003e","brand":"MSR","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50274930327842,"sku":"31-9642","price":188500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/6710\/0706\/files\/31-9642_1.png?v=1756229089","url":"https:\/\/banksyarts.com\/products\/edo-period-green-laced-samurai-suit","provider":"The Louvre of America","version":"1.0","type":"link"}