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The Property of a European Gentleman

A jinboari [armour surcoat] | Momoyama - Edo period, early 17th century

Lot Closed

May 16, 01:10 PM GMT

Estimate

5,000 - 7,000 GBP

Lot Details

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The Property of a European Gentleman

A jinboari [armour surcoat]

Momoyama - Edo period, early 17th century


of typical form, the leather surcoat decorated overall with uroko mon ['scale' crests], silk brocade interior lining

The vestiges of the crest emblazoned to the reverse of the armour surcoat is reminiscent of the tea berry (chanomi) or orange blossom (tachibana) heraldic badges.