Rare 17th-18th C. Japanese Samurai Back-Plate Armor
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Rare 17th-18th C. Japanese Samurai Back-Plate Armor with a FLAG HOLDER Bracket. A wonderful early example worn in battle by a samurai carrying his Clan's flag mounted behind his back. Very well built comprising of 5 broad strong iron plates riveted to one another and decorated with series of brass Mon flower-heads, lower and upper part having ornate leather covered iron borders. The under-arm parts and the top section are separate pieces, tightly held by braid cords and covered by its original velvety fabric depicting painted flowers, leafs and two Tigers at the ends of the strong iron flag-bracket mount. The interior of the back-plate retaining most of its original leather cover and red lacquer finish. A fascinating and very attractive attribute of Japanese Samurai warfare, will greatly compliment any advanced collection's display.
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Rare 17th-18th C. Japanese Samurai Back-Plate Armor
Estimate $1,500 - $2,500
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