Composite armour "yoroi", late Edo period, 19th century

Description

iron, lacquer, lacing, leather, wood, fabric, horse hair, black lacquered helmet “kabuto”, backswept lateral protective elements “fukigaeshi” with family crest “mon”, two-part half mask “menpo” in brown patinated iron (red lacquered inside) with five-part neck protection “yodarekake” (frontside), four-part neck protection “shikoro” (backside), on wooden stand

The two-part breastplate “do” has hinges on the left and can be closed on the right; fixed over the shoulders with iron clasps and solid cords with toggle fastener; separately worked collar (with padded bib) and shoulder straps made of fabric with integrated metal plates;

Shoulder protection “osode”, each made of six leather plates (originally with a cover of gold-painted black lacquer), sleeves “kote” made of fine chain mesh with black lacquered hand protection “tekko”.

7-part protective skirt “kasazuri” (wood/ leather/ lacquer) attached to the armour; further 7-part protective skirt underneath attached to leather belt.