Suit of armour
Category
Arms and armour
Date
Unknown
Materials
Brocade, Hair, Lacquer, Metal, Silk
Place of origin
Japan
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Snowshill Manor and Garden, Gloucestershire
NT 1328755.1
Summary
Samurai armour. A suit of Tosei-Gusoko armour consisting of a Helmet (Kabuto) in the Kashozan style with a neckguard (Shikoro) braided in Kebiki signed Katsuiye Saku. A mask (Mempo) with attached throatguard (Nodowa). Two shoulder guards (Stode) of seven lames. A pair of guilded sleeves (Kote). A curiass (Do) braided in Kebiki with eight detachable tassets (Kuazuri) in two parts. Thigh armour (Haidate) in the form of a split apron with chain on the lower part. Shin guards (Suneate).
Provenance
Given to the National Trust with Snowshill Manor in 1951 by Charles Paget Wade.