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Description
Outstanding Modern Armor, Iron Black Lacquered Helmet with Star Design, Exquisite Craftsmanship
Sold For
252,728 Yen ($1651.82)
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2025-11-20 17:59:56 JST
Bid History
Collector Commentary
Modern full-size armor represents a niche but dedicated collector segment focused on contemporary craftsmanship that honors traditional ironworking and assembly techniques. The all-iron construction—verifiable by magnet as noted—distinguishes this from cheaper production methods, and the Maruyama helmet form with black lacquer and inlaid star design reflects quality workshop standards typical of serious Japanese armor makers. Life-size display pieces of this caliber command collector attention due to labor intensity, material costs, and the rarity of makers maintaining authentic layered wrought-iron methods; condition matters significantly for fabric elements (silk cords, chainmail) which degrade faster than metal components and are difficult to authentically restore.