Item Report
Edo Period Japanese Samurai Armor (Yoroi)
By: Unknown (workshops of Edo period armor smiths)
Style: Edo Period Japanese Armor
Origin: Japan
Materials: Lacquered iron, leather, silk (cord and fabric), wood (helmet crest)
Age: circa 18th century (1700s–1800s)
Condition: Very Good (wear consistent with age, appears complete, some restoration likely)
Value: $15,000–$40,000 USD (auction estimate, if authentic and with reasonable condition)
Maker's Marks / Writing: None visible from the provided image; makers’ marks sometimes appear on the inside of the cuirass or helmet.
Date: 2025-06-03 17:12:18.569904
Description:
This is a full suit of Japanese samurai armor, known as Yoroi, dating to the Edo Period (1603–1868). The suit is composed of numerous lacquered iron and leather plates, laced together by silk cords, and exhibits elaborate decoration. Notable features include the horned Kabuto (helmet) with a decorative crest, the menpo (facial mask), and multiple skirt-like kusazuri to protect the thighs. The armor is distinguished by its blue silk lacing, ornate maedate (helmet crest), and lacquerwork with floral motifs.
Curator Questions
Curated by Jade
Assessment:
This is a fine and highly decorative example of Edo Period Japanese Samurai armor. It displays traditional construction methods and high-quality materials typical of samurai armor from this period, with good patina and intact lacing. Sets like this are highly collectible and valued for their craftmanship and historical significance.
Individual Images:
whole item
Provenance:
None provided.
Condition:
Very Good (wear consistent with age, appears complete, some restoration likely)
Identification Score: 95%
The construction, materials, and stylistic elements clearly indicate an Edo Period samurai armor set. The presence of a Kabuto helmet with original maedate, and the correct lacing and lacquered components, provide strong evidence for precise identification.
Authenticity Score: 85%
The armor exhibits materials, construction, and patina expected of Edo Period examples, but a definitive authentication would require in-person expert analysis and closer inspection of the inner components and original lacing. There is a possibility of mixture with later restored or replaced parts, which is common in samurai armors on the market.
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Keywords
Edo Period, Japanese Samurai Armor, Yoroi, Kabuto, Maedate, Lacquer, Antique Armor, Japan, Edo
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