three-vintage-japanese-samurai-items
Lot 569
Three Vintage Japanese Samurai Items
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
As follows: Boxed Samurai armor model, 13.5 x 7.5 in., with a black lacquered lidded box for storage, probably mid 20th century, composed of realistic elements crafted of fabric, lacquer and metal. Included is a diminutive katana. The whole disassembles for storage in a black lacquered box. The model shows expected aging and is overall in very fine condition. The box lid has stains, some minor lacquer loss and a hairline crack; Samurai jingasa helmet, 17.25 in. diameter, likely early 20th century, appears to be of lacquered leather over wood, the top decorated with floral motifs and featuring a prominent gilt mon. Edge chipping to lacquer; scuffs on surfaces; Model Samurai bow with (2) arrows and wooden stand, mid 20th century, the bow, 23 in., in very good overall condition. The arrows, 16 in. and 11.25 in., the latter missing feathers and point.

$300 - 600