Mark Andrews Posted October 4, 2012 Report Posted October 4, 2012 Greetings all, I am thinking of buying these Kote from Japan. But I would like some input first regarding the quality and style/school . The arm length is 68cm. I would like to frame these on the wall and not add to a composite set of armour. Any comments welcome as I am not an expert in this area. :? Regards, Mark. Quote
Luc T Posted October 4, 2012 Report Posted October 4, 2012 I see a lot of Kaga-Myochin influence, kirigane... nice set anyway. Quote
Bugyotsuji Posted October 4, 2012 Report Posted October 4, 2012 Unusual shell design. As to quality, I'd say very good. Love the Cho-tsugai, - butterfly hinges. Quote
Mark Andrews Posted October 4, 2012 Author Report Posted October 4, 2012 Hi Luc, Thank you for your comments. Yes I agree with what you say, I think Kaga. I am thinking it may have been lacquered originally, but I'm no expert on this. I just like the work involved on this Kote, a lot of time involved.I don't think it is signed I will ask this question. It appeals to me greatly as a one off buy. Regards, Mark. Quote
Mark Andrews Posted October 4, 2012 Author Report Posted October 4, 2012 Hi Piers, Thank you for your comments.The hinge I have seen on other Kote as well which have there lacquer attached,but not the detail as this one. I would like to know maybe the ball park age. I am thinking circa 1700-1750 getting to the end of the EDO period maybe ? From my reference books that I have. Many thanks. Mark. Quote
Mark Andrews Posted October 6, 2012 Author Report Posted October 6, 2012 Reply back on Kote. No signature that can been found. Price tag WOW $5,000 Aud :? Would this be the going $ rate on such an item Regards , Mark. Quote
Luc T Posted October 6, 2012 Report Posted October 6, 2012 I would say first part 18° century. Not cheap... but good. Quote
estcrh Posted October 6, 2012 Report Posted October 6, 2012 Reply back on Kote. No signature that can been found. Price tag WOW $5,000 Aud :? Would this be the going $ rate on such an item Regards , Mark. Mark, I think that price is high even with the quality of the kote, for that price you can get a real nice kabuto, or even a nice kabuto and menpo, you may want to try and get the price reduced. Quote
Mark Andrews Posted October 7, 2012 Author Report Posted October 7, 2012 Luc & Eric, Thank you for your valued comments on the price and age of the Kote.I think I will have to sit down with a and think about it alot more. Regards, Mark. Quote
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