Full Set Of Samurai Armor From The Fukushima Clan

KABUTO in wrought iron with eight plates in black lacquered wrought iron. THEHEN NO ANA (opening at the top) in gilded copper with four degrees. SHIKORO (neck cover) with three degrees in black lacquered iron and green and orange silk braiding. FUKIGAYESHI (the side fins) and MABI SA SHI (the visor) in wrought iron decorated with suede leather decorated with geometric patterns. MAEDATE in metal decorated with the mon of the Fukushima clan. Half-mask of samurai called MEMPO in black lacquered iron, pronounced chin, mobile nose, pierced nostrils, horsehair moustache, visible gilded teeth and red lacquered upper lips. Gorget with three degrees in black lacquered iron and green silk. SODE (shoulder guards) with seven degrees in lacquered metal and green silk. Breastplate in black lacquered iron stamped with the golden mon of the Fukushima clan and green silk braiding. Arm guards, kote, in chainmail and iron plates. Skirt, kusazuri, and thigh guards, haidate, with five rows in black lacquered metal and green silk. Leggings, suneate, in iron plates, chainmail and green silk. Very good general condition. Additional photos and details on request. Sold with its transport case (gusoku bitsu) and its presentation stand. Dimensions of the armor in seated position: 153 x 55 x 46 cm. Notes: In Japan, samurai are commemorated every year, many people and temples often keep such armor for generations.