Edo Period Kote armour

[Mark Andrews]

Greetings all,

 

I am thinking of buying these Kote from Japan. But I would like some input first regarding the quality and style/school . The arm length is 68cm. I would like to frame these on the wall and not add to a composite set of armour.

 

Any comments welcome as I am not an expert in this area. :?

 

Regards,

 

Mark.

[Luc T]

I see a lot of Kaga-Myochin influence, kirigane...

nice set anyway.

[Bugyotsuji]

Unusual shell design. As to quality, I'd say very good. Love the Cho-tsugai, - butterfly hinges.

[Mark Andrews]

Hi Luc,

 

Thank you for your comments. Yes I agree with what you say, I think Kaga. I am thinking it may have been lacquered originally, but I'm no expert on this. I just like the work involved on this Kote, a lot of time involved.I don't think it is signed I will ask this question. It appeals to me greatly as a one off buy.

 

Regards,

 

Mark.

[Mark Andrews]

Hi Piers,

 

Thank you for your comments.The hinge I have seen on other Kote as well which have there lacquer attached,but not the detail as this one. I would like to know maybe the ball park age. I am thinking circa 1700-1750 getting to the end of the EDO period maybe ? From my reference books that I have.

 

Many thanks.

 

Mark.

[Mark Andrews]

Reply back on Kote. No signature that can been found. Price tag WOW $5,000 Aud :?

 

Would this be the going $ rate on such an item

 

Regards ,

Mark.

[Luc T]

I would say first part 18° century. Not cheap... but good.

[estcrh]

Reply back on Kote. No signature that can been found. Price tag WOW $5,000 Aud :?

 

Would this be the going $ rate on such an item

 

Regards ,

Mark.

Mark, I think that price is high even with the quality of the kote, for that price you can get a real nice kabuto, or even a nice kabuto and menpo, you may want to try and get the price reduced.

[Mark Andrews]

Luc & Eric,

 

Thank you for your valued comments on the price and age of the Kote.I think I will have to sit down with a and think about it alot more.

 

Regards,

 

Mark.