Lot 265 , A Japanese late Meiji period suite of model Samurai armour, made from gilt and lacquered wood, braiding and thin metal, with partial di

A Japanese late Meiji period suite of model Samurai armour, made from gilt and lacquered wood, braiding and thin metal, with partial display stand, small skin rug which may be associated and original lacquered casket

Condition: Overall looks to be fair to good, perhaps a little faded, possibly a finial missing from the top of the helmet, some slight oxidisation to some of the metalware, casket has wear to the lacquering, oxidisation to some of the metal work and has lost metal banding around three of the feet, along with some other motifs to the legs.
Estimate £200-300


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Sold for £220