# Face Guard - Samurai Armor, Helmet, Bow, Sword, Saddle, Stirrup, Tsuba, Menuki, and Head of Daimyo Samurai

*面頬　＊兜鎧甲冑武士戦陣弓刀鞍鐙鍔目貫縁頭大名侍　*

- **Auction ID:** 1207383914
- **Status:** Sold (ended auction)
- **Category:** Antiques and Collectibles > Armor > Armor (helmet, armor)
- **Brand:** Unknown
- **Price (JPY):** ¥400,000 (sold)
- **Estimated all-in price (USD):** $2,984.38 — item $2,614.38 + Rinkya commission $355.00 + handling $15.00
- **Shipping:** Ships from Japan. Wins arrive at Rinkya's Tokyo warehouse; multiple items are combined into one international shipment, billed at actual carrier cost (NOT included in the all-in price). International transit is typically 1–2 weeks once shipped.

## Description
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## Collector note
Complete samurai armor sets of this apparent vintage authenticity represent significant investments in Japanese martial history and craftsmanship documentation. The inclusion of functional elements—helmet (menpo/face guard), tsuba, menuki, saddle fittings, and weapons—indicates this is likely a functional or display piece rather than a decorative reproduction, making condition and provenance critical to valuation. Such comprehensive sets rarely appear intact on the secondary market; most have been dispersed or degraded over decades. Authentication and detailed documentation of each component's manufacturing period and regional school are essential for serious collectors, as market value hinges entirely on verified age and craftsmanship quality.

## Images
- https://auctions.c.yimg.jp/images.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/image/dr000/auc0111/user/a5f3d0c417a18d4640036c4bf721f5b3c8960a524fbb783c22e5f77e3589b30c/i-img850x956-17628303184191jf1lsu33905.jpg

## Links
- View on Rinkya: https://www.rinkya.com/discover/item/face-guard-samurai-armor-helmet-bow-sword-saddle-stirrup-tsuba-menuki-1207383914
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