Samurai Armor

A spectacular Kaga school armor. Deriving their wealth from the fertile plains of western Japan, the Kaga samurai developed a unique style that was both sumptuous and highly creativ...

A 52-plate iron helmet, black lacquered and signed by Neo Masanobu of the Neo-School. It features a large, black lacquered, three-lame manju-jikoro (neck guard) laced in silk in the ...

The iron mask is wrought in the ferocious style popular with samurai in battle. A true piece of history - the armor of a Sendai clan samurai, vassal of Date Masamune, the legendary ...

A pair of tables, with bases newly made in wood and finished in cashew lacquer. The tops are antique leather 18th-19th century, Japanese Aorigawa. These pieces would hang on each ...

This sumptuous armor was custom made for a samurai of the mid to late Edo period (c.1800).

Even if unsigned, the tenkokuzan shape of the bowl (bachi), lower in the center and slightly higher on the back and some other features such as the number and arrangement of rivets, ...

Japanese samurai armour with family crest. This armour was made between the Taisho period and the early Showa period, circa 1920 for the ceremony, and was found from a storehouse in...

The tops are inset with 18th century Japanese Samurai armor box panels, with gold family crests in the center.

Actors of the kabuki theatre don samurai armour, as they recreate the seminal Battle of Sekigahara (1600).

According to the Meiko Zukan, the most important antique manuscript about Japanese armor, it was in fact created by Saotome Chikara, a samurai at the service of the Tagaya clan who s...

In addition to being a practical and vital part of a samurai’s armor, the kabuto was also a symbol of his status and identity.

Early Muromachi period Japanese Samurai “Naoe Shizu Katana” (sword). The Muromachi Period in Japanese history ran approximately from 1336 to 1573. HISTORY: In the Kamakura period ...

The heavy iron ridged eight plate helmet, attributed to famed smith Myochin Munesuke, with an elegantly flaring neck guard is surmounted by the apricot blossom clan symbol of the Nab...

A full and en-suite battle armor belonging to a Samurai of the Shimazu clan of Kagoshima in Satsuma.

In the Japanese process called Kanshitsu – formerly used especially for the realization of the samurai armor – the lacquer is mixed with cooked wand raw clays and then applied to a m...

In the Japanese process called Kanshitsu – formerly used especially for the realization of the samurai armor – the lacquer is mixed with cooked wand raw clays and then applied to a m...

Samurai, seated and armored. Hand-tinted original albumen print.

A Samurai in full armor, wielding a bow and arrow.

In the Japanese process called Kanshitsu – formerly used especially for the realization of the samurai armor – the lacquer is mixed with cooked wand raw clays and then applied to a m...

In the Japanese process called Kanshitsu, formerly used especially for the realization of the samurai Armor, the lacquer is mixed with cooked wand raw clays and then applied to a mol...

In the Japanese process called Kanshitsu – formerly used especially for the realization of the samurai armor – the lacquer is mixed with cooked wand raw clays and then applied to a m...

In the Japanese process called Kanshitsu, formerly used especially for the realization of the samurai Armor, the lacquer is mixed with cooked wand raw clays and then applied to a mol...

In the Japanese process called Kanshitsu – formerly used especially for the realization of the samurai armor – the lacquer is mixed with cooked wand raw clays and then applied to a m...

In the Japanese process called Kanshitsu, formerly used especially for the realization of the samurai armor – the lacquer is mixed with cooked wand raw clays and then applied to a mo...

These chests were frequently used for the storage of samurai body armor, and the fan motif with the rising sun is a gunsen, or samurai war fan.

These leather pieces were part of a samurai's horse armor, and would have hung on each side of the saddle to protect the horse.

There are people carrying various items, samurai walking in armor, people crossing bridges, standing at temples and riding horses.

Samuraï Armor, ceremonial armor, with handcrafted helmet and protects.

Amazing and unique Samuraï armor

4139 Japanese lacquer samurai armor chest with heraldic crests.

Samurai armor under a glass box with LED lighting, Taisho Era, from Japan.

Armor Samuraï, ceremonial armor, with handcrafted protections.

It is a testament to the skill and artistry of Japanese artisans and a reminder of the importance of armor to the Samurai warrior. Samurai armor covers were vital to the Samurai war...

Introducing a truly exceptional piece of history - an 18th century Samurai armor set in almost pristine state of preservation.

A set of Japanese Samurai armor. Age: Japan, Edo Period, 17th - 18th Century Size: Height 190.5 C.M. / Width 60 C.M.

A set of Japanese Samurai armor. Age: Japan, Edo Period, 17th-18th Century Size: Height 149 C.M. / Width 52 C.M. / Depth 59 C.M.

Unusual 19th century Japanese ceremonial child's armor with original box.

Armor Yoroï Samuraï Hoso-Kawa family from Kuma-Moto, on Kyushu island.

Inspired by amateur archaeologists such as Heinrich Schliemann who discovered Troy and by past elaborate hoaxes like that of the Piltdown Man, Joshua travels the world performing sta...

A set of very rare antique Japanese female Samurai armor. Age: Japan, Edo Period, 17th - 18th Century Size: Height 184 C.M. / Width 65 C.M.

Designed to fit a full adult size, this Samurai Sangu armor is a versatile addition to any historic samurai armor collection.

Japanese Samurai Armor Begening of 20th century. From Kyushu Island.

Armor Samuraï Blue, warrior armor with handcrafted helmet and protects.

Armor Samuraï Aochi warrior armor with handcrafted helmet and protects.

Armor Samuraï Maeda, ceremonial armor with handcrafted helmet and protects.

Excellent set of Samurai armor Edo period. According to the inscription on the Dou(cuirass), Armor was commissioned by a leading member of Wada Samurai family, Wada Masatada to a re...

The Ressei Menpo is a striking and fearsome type of Menpo, a face guard that was an integral part of the Samurai armor during the period of the Samurai (1185-1868).

A smart looking pair of cast iron parcel gilt and verdi gris finish Samurai armor clad horse bookends. Both examples retain the oval Toyo, Japan label.

This exceptional Moegi Odoshi Nimai-Dou Gusoku (Green Laced Armour), crafted in the 17th century, exemplifies the pinnacle of Edo-period samurai armor design and craftsmanship.

Samurai warrior armor, very old. Edo era (1600-1868).

This complete samurai okegawa dou gusoku suit of armor dating to the late 18th century is a remarkable rarity and remains in pristine condition.

Armor Samuraï Yoroi with Hoshikabuto Helmet and Shikoro back neck protect.

Armor Samurai Yoroi Tosei Gusoku, from Damyo family.

A highly decorative 19th Century Japanese gilt lacquered cabinet from the Meiji period (1868-1912) the double hinged doors decorated with two eagles in relief, each standing on a pol...

Royal House Antiques We are delighted to offer for sale this very collectable hand carved Armorial Coat of Arms Depicting a Royal crest This is an exceptionally well made and deco...

Natural Blue Coral Specimen, Real. Beautiful Deep Blue w/Whitish at Bottom. ***NOTE: Our 1stDibs store is closing end May and items will not be available thereafter.*** This is an ab...

Safe box. Iron. XIX century. Rectangular safe made of iron, with a rectangular base, two handles on the sides and classicist-influenced molding decorations on the fronts and top. It...

This two-headed Egyptian sphinx is constructed of solid wood. The wood has been treated to take on a sandy, almost marble, finish. Unlike the Greek sphinx which was a woman, the Egyp...

Despite common belief that water pipes such as these were used to smoke opium, water pipes such as these were more commonly used for smoking Tobacco. The hinged compartment is where ...

Masterfully carved Italian Vanitas / Memento Mori bust in solid marble from late 19th century. White Carrara marble skull combined with masterfully carved hood & robes all from...

An Italian leather and wood travel trunk from the 20th century with lined interior, removable compartment, brass accents and great rustic character. Created in Italy during the 20th ...

This is a kimono called Uchikake which Japanese women wear for wedding ceremony. It is said that the women wear the white uchikake for the reason of 'they can dyed in any color' and...

A magnificent pair of Louis XV style Ormolu and crystal girandoles Probably by Baccarat Constructed from finely cast and chased ormolu, the imposing floor candelabra—almost 2-me...

This haberdashery cabinet was produced during the 1930s in the Netherlands. This piece features 24 paper covered drawers in mahogany with mostly original glass fronts, mahogany handl...

An antique Japanese, late Meiji period, enamel over brass vase. The vase has an amphora shaped body and a narrow fluted neck. The ware is enameled with a polychrome image of a bird i...