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Seems to be lacquer

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What is suspicious? Dragon? Some details look good and authentic. Buyer has not made photos from inside view and it is suspicious from me)

Do not understand the reason to do it? But it is really brand new. Added photos.

Hi, could you tell me something about this kura please besides the mon. For the old the state is almost ideal. Knowing the price of modern work of urushi items the price has to be much higher.

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Hi guys! Please help me again. Late Edo or later?

Thank you for all of you for your answers and advise. I have a lot of books but I needed an expert opinion to confirm my doubts.

Sory, was unable to insert link, enclosed photos. Buying at the internet auction is the only possibility for me now to get it, I have no other options.

Hi guys, currently following yahoo Japan auction trying to buy an armor. I have to questions I hope you can help me with. First, there is a lot of armor of that type and technique with common features (link bellow). Is this a late copy? Example image 1-2-3 The second question is about images 4–5-6 is it real (17-18) or later? Thank you!

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Hi guys! Recently bought at Japanese auction Gunbai. I will be grateful for any help in translation and your assessment of the item. Thank you

If it is the right version, we can suppose that the blade was made earlier?

If this version is true that means that the blade is made earlier?

Tanto sharpness. The strange thing is that form kissaki 5-7 cm of the blade is medium sharp but the rest of the blade is dull. May be they saved money on polishing?