Single Russet Iron Kote With Family Mon

[Higo-san]

Dear all,

 

this is my last sale before Christmas: a very beautiful russet iron kote with a Family mon. My guess is that this is a work done by a Kaga armorer due to the nicely done little mon. This is a high-grade piece that came from the Ott Collection.

 

I have also attached a pictures that gives you an impression of how a single kote can be displayed (the kote in the frame is not part of this offer).

 

Length: 65 cm

 

Age: Edo period

 

Asking Price: EUR 300.00 (including PayPal) plus shipping

 

Best,

 

Chris

 

[Higo-san]

And the backside. Thanks for watching and Merry Christmas!

[Higo-san]

SOLD

[Brian]

I was very, very tempted

[vajo]

Beautifull i saw it to late

[kissakai]

Hi

I'm pleased to say I'm the new owner

I've missed quite a few items over the last couple of months so I thought as I was sending my reply I would be told it had already been sold

Boy do you have to quick!

 

 

Grev

[vajo]

Congrats Grev! 

[kissakai]

As this is not in my collecting field but feft it was too nice not to own it

I was drawn to the metal plates and who doesn't like chain mail design?

I would appreciate it if any one can add any more information and this can be PM'ed if you wish

It will help me better appreciate the kote

 

[Baka Gaijin]

Good morning Grev.,

 

I think that the central Kamon on the Back of the hand and at top of shoulder in the rectangular plate is known as Sagari Fujini Ichinoji.

 

(Because the "Ichi" character between the leaves of the Wisteria is slightly bowed).

 

If it were absolutely straight then it could be  Shibata Fuji

 

n.b. Sometimes you will see Fuji and Huji described in English translations for Wisteria, but I think it is the same.

[Bazza]

Ahhh, Grev, very well picked.  An absolutely fantastic piece.  Congratulations.  Like others, I salivated at the excellence of the iron work and thought "only E300?!  Surely I can afford that!"  So my day-dreaming came to an end when I saw SOLD.  Not surprising.  As Grev said, you need to be quick!!

 

BaZZa.

EDIT:  Excellent photos too, leaving nothing unclear.  The photos are a joy to see as well.

[kissakai]

Thanks for the comments and feedback

Obviously we have collectors of armour so any idea of age and style?

[Curran]

Obviously we have collectors of armour so any idea of age and style?

 

At this point, the thread should be moved elsewhere- possibly to Katchu section?

 

*Before it moves*, I must say this was a nice piece. Good snag by Grev.

Wife will probably kill me if I start collecting armor, but the Kaga workmanship was fine and beautiful to see.

Definitely worth saving down an image or two.

[kissakai]

Makes sense to move it

I just read the last post which was apt

Not area I check out!

[kissakai]

Oops

I didn't realise you had already moved it . Thanks

[Jean]

I draw faster than my shadow

[uwe]

Grev,

this type is called "Oda Gote". The mon on the tekko (hand guard) is very close to "Shibata" family crest, as Malcolm already stated.

About the age, one can not say much, except "Edo Period".....

[kissakai]

Hope I'm not being negative but what a pain Edo era is (1603 and 1868)

Such a long period. I've held off delivery until the New Year so maybe I can see more when it is in hand although the original images are very good

[uwe]

Grev,

that is the crux with this period. It was quite peaceful and lasted a long time. Almost all types of armor were made during these decades. From "modern" tosei-gusoku up to "old fashioned" armor, like o-yoroi, haramaki, do-maru (wistful remembering the glorious old times, kinda historicism, if you like....) That also applies to the qualities. You will find simple and cheap ashigaru grade armor next to priceless Daimyo sets. The whole bandwidth of blacksmithing, lacquer art, etc....etc....

Nowadays, the vast majority of items on the market are dating back to this period!

[kissakai]

Hi

I asked Chris to delay the delivery until after the holiday and it arrived today

What a great item delivered in a very wel protected parcel

The detail and condition are so good it will be ages to take it all in

[uwe]

Well forged iron. Good quality kote!

Enjoy Grev!