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Age: Mid-Edo period. 17th century.
Japan: Iron, rawhide, lacquer, silk, copper, gold, silver
Status: Available
Here is an example of a Hatamono Samurai’s armour. The helmet (kabuto), chest plate (dô), and shoulder guards (sode) are marked with red urushi numbers indicating okashi grade. However, the attention given to the armour’s visual design suggests it was meant for a higher-ranking samurai. The armour has a lined texture created with a urushi mixture called Shibo in the mansuji effect (one thousand lines). One notable feature is a removable large moon design on the back of the helmet (zunari kabuto), an ushiro-date.
Please note that when hatamoto were present, they served as advisors and bodyguards for the daimyo’s family. The bright renga-aka orange braid used for the mimi-ito edging is quite eye-catching. The fierce red menpo also creates an intimidating presence for any potential enemies.
Maker: Unsigned
Inventory Number: GUS-014
Authenticity:
Accompanied Tokubetsu Hozon Paper No.23092615 issued by the Kokusai Nihon Katchū Bugu Shinkō Kyōkai 国際日本甲冑武具振興協会 (International Society for the Promotion of Japanese Armor)
Age: Mid-Edo period. 17th century.
Japan: Iron, rawhide, lacquer, silk, copper, gold, silver
Status: Available
Here is an example of a Hatamono Samurai’s armour. The helmet (kabuto), chest plate (dô), and shoulder guards (sode) are marked with red urushi numbers indicating okashi grade. However, the attention given to the armour’s visual design suggests it was meant for a higher-ranking samurai. The armour has a lined texture created with a urushi mixture called Shibo in the mansuji effect (one thousand lines). One notable feature is a removable large moon design on the back of the helmet (zunari kabuto), an ushiro-date.
Please note that when hatamoto were present, they served as advisors and bodyguards for the daimyo’s family. The bright renga-aka orange braid used for the mimi-ito edging is quite eye-catching. The fierce red menpo also creates an intimidating presence for any potential enemies.
Maker: Unsigned
Inventory Number: GUS-014
Authenticity:
Accompanied Tokubetsu Hozon Paper No.23092615 issued by the Kokusai Nihon Katchū Bugu Shinkō Kyōkai 国際日本甲冑武具振興協会 (International Society for the Promotion of Japanese Armor)
