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| SAMURAI ARMOR HANWEI'S DRAGON ARMOR Authentic Reproduction Armor
At last, after more than six months of waiting these hard to get suits of armor are available. Quantities are limited from the manufacturer and it will likely be months before they are available again. Hanwei’s Dragon Armor, named for the helmet crest (mon), is made for the connoisseur of Japanese armors. It faithfully replicates a “Byotoji Do Gusoku” from the Edo period which, like many fine armors, incorporates an earlier helmet bowl from the Momoyama period. European influence on Samurai armor is discernible in the slight median ridge to the front section of the byotoji okegawa do (breastplate) which, by this period, was designed to deflect musket balls. The plates of the do, with waved edges, are fastened with elaborate shakudo rivets in the form of flowers with gilt centers. This feature illustrates the Japanese preference for a more flexible style of armour than the typical European one-piece breastplate construction. The carrying chest/display seat (hitsu) is black lacquered with the Dragon mon emblazoned in silver on the front panel. Overall, the antiqued patina of the gusoku gives a period appearance and provides a rich addition to any Japanese décor. These suits of Samurai armor provide displays of outstanding quality for the den or the dojo. Crafted by the armorers of CAS Hanwei, the armor is authentically detailed and completely realistic. These very affordable pieces are made with traditional styling and materials and are wearable (within a reasonable size range!). They are supplied in the customary black lacquered box which, along with an included wooden frame, provides the support for the display. A great alternative for those wanting to display a set of Japanese armor along side their favorite Japanese sword, without paying tens of thousands of dollars for an antique set. GUARANTEED BRAND NEW: This suit of Armor is brand new and was removed from the box for photographic purposes only. It has never been displayed or used in any way. * Fully wearable Product height: 69 Inches SEVERAL AVAILABLE (NOT BACKORDERS) MANUFACTURER'S SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICE: $2,750.00 CHEAPEST I COULD FIND IT ON THE WEB: $2200.00 YAKIBA PRICE: $2000.00
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