For The Armor Enthusiasts

[Vermithrax16]

I know zero about Japanese period armor, so I am sharing these links as both seem in amazing condition and period correct, and been fun tonight looking over.

 

Aoi has 2 complete (?) sets up today, and it's well worth a look. never really been into armor, but enjoyed  these.

 

Set 1:

http://www.sword-auction.jp/en/content/af19476-%E9%8E%A7%E5%85%9C-%E7%94%B2%E5%86%91-yoroi-and-kabuto-armor

 

Set 2:

http://www.sword-auction.jp/en/content/af14285-%E9%8E%A7%E5%85%9C%E5%B1%B1%E5%8F%A3%E4%BC%8A%E8%B1%86%E5%AE%88%E5%BC%98%E5%B0%81%E4%B9%8B%E7%9D%80%E7%94%A8-yoroi-and-kabutoarmor

[Tanto54]

Thanks for posting Jeremiah!  I don't know anything about armor either, but I know what I like and I like the one with the embossed shishi on the do.  I also know that many of the Armor Experts say that [most of?] the embossing on do was done in the Meji period and later to "tart up" old armor for selling to foreigners.  I also get the feeling that many of the Armor Experts don't care for the highly embossed russet iron do, but I can't help it - that's the most attractive feature to me.  Anyway, I really enjoyed looking at these - thanks!

[Vermithrax16]

George,

I was surprised how much I liked looking at these sets too. As to the fine details, it's like swords, fittings, etc. One likes what they like. I am in same boat as you.

[TETSUGENDO]

Jeremiah,

 

No armor expert here, but I find both sets interesting and attractive.    As Karashishi are one of my favourite motifs I really like the breastplate on the first set...very well executed.

 

-S-

[Stephen]

Hardly ever look in here as so much more to learn. Enjoyed it as well thank you for the show.

[uwe]

Without a doubt, two quality sets Jeremiah!

[IanB]

Fine armours, but the first at least has been somewhat restored. Note the use of jabara separating the two styles of stencilled leather rather than fusegumi sewing which armour two has. Also the leather, which is a suede deer skin, os just too clean and fresh. Invariably it gets more muted and grubby when dust gets into the porous surface.

Ian Bottomley

[Nickupero]

Both nice sets, I have a similar set to the first one... not saying this because it is mine but I personally prefer the interpretation of the shish more on my Dou... also the kabuto is far more interesting and ornate.

[uwe]

Fine work...signed?

[Nickupero]

Fine work...signed?

 

Not on the outside surface Uwe, I didn't check thoroughly inside which I'll do.