Suit of armour
Category
Arms and armour
Date
1850
Materials
Leather, Metal, Silk brocade, Textile
Place of origin
Japan
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Snowshill Manor and Garden, Gloucestershire
NT 1328756
Summary
Samurai armour. A suit of Tosei-Gusoko armour consisting of a Helmet (Kabuto) in the Momo-Mari style with a neckguard (Shikoro) of three lames. A mask (Mempo) missing its nose, attached throatguard (Nodowa) of three lames. Two shoulder guards (Stode), a pair of sleeves (Kote) a curiass (Do) of horizonatl plates, thigh armour (Haidate) and shin guards (Suneate).
Provenance
Given to the National Trust with Snowshill Manor in 1951 by Charles Paget Wade.