Lot 266 - A219AS Asian Art: Japan, India, South-East Asia, Islamic Art - Tuesday, 08. December 2026, 02.00 PM
A SAMURAI SUIT OF ARMOUR (YOROI) AND A LANCE
Japan, Meiji period, H 173 cm. (without lance).
A 32-plate iron helmet, a five-part shikoro (neck guard) made of wooden plates, and a crest in the shape of a gilded dragon’s head. Body armour made of lacquered wood, reinforced with iron at the top, laced in blue, with printed leather edging. Iron menpô (face mask) with a five-part neck guard (shikoro). Arm and leg guards made of chain mail. Vertical splints to protect the shins (suneate). Papier-mâché head and dummy.
Provenance:
Swiss private collection, purchased at Koller Zürich, 22 March 2010, A152 lot 294.
Swiss private collection, purchased at Koller Zürich, 22 March 2010, A152 lot 294.
CHF 3 000 / 5 000 | (€ 3 090 / 5 150)