Marc T Posted March 29 Report Posted March 29 Dear All, I just found out this morning an article about the reopening of the Tokyo Edo museum after 4 years of renovation. Big surprise as a unknown Myochin Munechika armor was on the press article. https://artexhibition.jp/topics/news/20260325-AEJ2867109/ I have been collecting and doing research on Munechika for almost 30 years, and that's the first time I see this one.... Is anyone aware or seen this armor made in Ansei 3 nen (the one on the right)? The museum is schedule to open on March 25th. Can't wait for the reopening and learn more about this armor....! Let me know your thoughts. Many thanks in advance Marc 2 Quote
uwe Posted March 29 Report Posted March 29 Hi Marc, haven’t seen this armor before. Seems to be an opulently made haramaki… 1 Quote
Marc T Posted March 30 Author Report Posted March 30 Hello Uwe, Thank you for your feedback. Yes, very nice armor. Probably belong to a high ranking bakufu official or a super super wealthy Samurai. From the picture, I cannot see any family crest. The nice color variation reminds me of the Munechika armor in the Leiden museum. Will try to ask the Edo museum if they have more informations about the history of this armor. (Provenance, etc.) There is probably also a more precise date mentioned inside the Kabuto. Comment of the picture only mention the year. Interesting search. Will see where it will lead. Many thanks 2 Quote
Luc T Posted March 31 Report Posted March 31 hi Mark, I have never seen this one before. typical work for the period. Quote
Marc T Posted March 31 Author Report Posted March 31 Hello Luc. indeed. Interesting armor. Will try to found out more about this one. Many thanks for your feedback. 1 Quote
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