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An exceptional and visually striking samurai suit of armor dating to Japan’s Edo period. Features include a finely crafted multi-ridged hobnail helmet with decorative fukigaeshi (helmet wings), russet-lacquered iron menpo (faceplate), and a laced, multi-paneled throat guard. Complete with articulated shoulder plates, chest and leg guards. Finished in bold black and orange tones, showcasing traditional craftsmanship and period aesthetics. A remarkable example of feudal-era Japanese martial regalia.
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