Suit of armour
Myochin Shikubu Ki no Munesuke
Category
Arms and armour
Date
1681
Materials
Brocade, Hair, Iron, Lacquer, Leather, Silk, Silver
Place of origin
Tokyo
Order this imageCollection
Snowshill Manor and Garden, Gloucestershire
NT 1328746.1
Summary
A Japanese helmet (Kabuto) with low rounded bowl (Hachi) and neckguard (Shikoro) from a suit of Tosei-Cusoko (Modern Armour) dated Tenna 1 (1681). This armour is the work of Myochin-Munesuke working in Tokyo in the last quarter of the 17th century and first quarter of the 18th century. Mountings and tailoring is the work of the Haruta School who specialised in such work.
Provenance
Given to the National Trust with Snowshill Manor in 1951 by Charles Paget Wade.
Marks and inscriptions
Myochin Shikubu Ki no Munesuke made this, Tenna 1 (1681), 11th Month, auspicious day. (signature and date on breastplate)
Makers and roles
Myochin Shikubu Ki no Munesuke