# Gold and Tea Stitched Samurai Armor Set - Kabuto, Armor, Weapons, Saddle, Tsuba, and Daime Samurai

*金茶糸威具足　＊兜鎧甲冑武士戦陣弓刀鞍鐙鍔目貫縁頭大名侍*

- **Auction ID:** r1204934778
- **Status:** Sold (ended auction)
- **Category:** Antiques and Collectibles > Armor > Armor (helmet, armor)
- **Brand:** Unknown
- **Price (JPY):** ¥700,000 (sold)
- **Estimated all-in price (USD):** $5,245.16 — item $4,575.16 + Rinkya commission $655.00 + handling $15.00
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## Description
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The helmet, mask, torso, three components, and front crest are made of iron, while the skirt is made of lacquered leather. 

The first layer of sleeves has iron cuts, and below that, the smaller plates are made of lacquered leather.

The shin guards are made of silver flow.

The base is not included.

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## Collector note
Samurai armor sets of this construction—mixing iron components (helmet, mask, breastplate, crest) with lacquered leather skirts and layered sleeves—represent mid-to-late Edo or Meiji-period craftsmanship, a transitional phase when traditional armor-making persisted alongside modernization. The inclusion of a complete accessory suite (saddle, tsuba, weapons) suggests this was either a display set or a high-status warrior's ensemble, making condition and material integrity critical to valuation. Japanese domestic armor collectors prioritize original iron patina, lacquer preservation, and authentic joinery; this piece's "good" condition rating warrants close inspection of rust, leather degradation, and whether components are period-matched or later assembly. Rarity correlates directly to documented provenance and maker marks—unsigned sets of this tier typically command steady interest from living-history groups and institutional buyers rather than record-breaking prices.

## Images
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