A Japanese Full Suit of Samurai Armour, the Central Bronze Breast Plate with a Dragon, Showa Period, early 20th Century

Lot #3 - A Japanese Full Suit of Samurai Armour, the Central Bronze Breast Plate with a Dragon, Showa Period, early 20th Century

Auction House:

Theodore Bruce
Sale Name:

Chinese, Japanese & Asian Works of Art | August
Sale Date:

20 Aug 2017 ~ 11am
Lot #:

3
Lot Description:

A Japanese Full Suit of Samurai Armour, the Central Bronze Breast Plate with a Dragon, Showa Period, early 20th Century
silk & chain male arms, silk braid & leg guards, complete with lacquer over metal face mask, original storage box with display stand
H 185, W 62, D 44 cm
Notes:

The Emperor revived the ateliers so the skills of making would not be lost...
Estimate:

A$4,000 - 6,000
Realised Price:

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Category:

Oriental

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