Early Momoyama Edo Japanese Samurai Armor, Rare Red Colour. Rare All Matching Pieces. This Kind Of Armor, Called Karuta, Is Typically A Lightweight And Foldable Armor, Made Out Of Square Pieces Of Iron Connected To Each Other By Chainmail (Kusari). This Suit Is Elaborate And Highly Decorated With Sakura (Cherry Blossom) On Almost Every Piece, Including The Chin Of The Hanpo And Belonged To A High Grade Samurai. Comes With A Hitsu (Armor Box). Circa 1580-1650 (Sengoku Warring State Period).

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