Lot 286
  • 286

A Gold-lacquered do (cuirass) 16th / 17th century

Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 USD
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Description

the Domaru single piece with opening to the side, in hon-kozane gold-lacquered leather, printed leather to the top section, laced in ancient-style purple, fitted with seven-stage kusazuri (hip guards)

Condition

Most of the gold lacquer is lost and several parts are cracked but it is consistent with age, there are good close to the original gold lacquer left on upper part of the back.
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