Japanese Samurai Armor Box (Gusoku Bitsu)
$800.00
Antique Japanese gusoku bitsu (carrying box for samurai armor). Constructed of Kiri (paulownia) wood with original red lacquer finish and black lacquer frame, its edges reinforced with hand-forged iron plates and locks. The back has shoulder straps, made of leather and braided reeds, on iron rings for carrying. A kanji inscription between the leather straps gives the previous owner's name.
Edo Period (1603-1868)
Dimensions: 31" H x 17" x 14 1/2"
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