Yoroi

Yoroi is traditional samurai armor, which, from a historical perspective, represents not only a warrior’s protection on the battlefield, but also a cherished symbol of the warrior tradition and the glory of ancestors—displayed in the most prominent place within a home or offered as a votive object with reverence to Buddhist or Shinto shrines. A complete set of armor resembles an almost anthropomorphic statue, sometimes even a fantastical stylization.

Uchdachi Saotome

Yoroi - Uchidachi

Yoroi uchidashi dō tōsei gusoku armor, Edo period (1603 - 1868) A 62-plate kobōshi kabutō signed Saotome

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Certificate by the NKBKHK

Yoroi - NIÓ DÓ

Rare armor Nió dó gusoku 仁 王 胴 具 足 in tecu sabi iro nuri design (with a lacquer finish imitating rusty iron), Momoyama period, early Edo period, early 17th century

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Yoroi Mogami dó gusoku

Yoroi Mogami do gusoku, Edo period (1603 - 1868)

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Myochin

Yoroi Ni-Mai-Dó : Myochin 明珍

Yoroi Ni-Mai-Dó : Myōchin 明珍 A magnificent suit of armor in ni mai dō in the kebiki odoshi style, Edo period (1603 - 1868)

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Artifacts Sold

A selection of acquisitions that have already found new owners.

Yoroi - Yukonoshita Sold
Yoroi - Yukonoshita
Yoroi
Yoroi Neo Masanobu Sold
Yoroi Neo Masanobu
Yoroi
Yoroi Myochin Iehisa Sold
Yoroi Myochin Iehisa
Yoroi
Yoroi - Daimyo , Myochin Sold
Yoroi - Daimyo , Myochin
Yoroi

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