Rare Vintage Japanese Boys' Day Samurai Armor yoroi Helmet w/ Presentation Box

Description: Boys day occurs on May 5th, and commemorates the day a boy began his samurai training. The custom during the waring states and Muromachi era was to place your son, who would be turning 5 that year, on top of a Go board then dress him in his new armor, helmet, and sword. The samurai family would also put their weapons and armor on display to dispel malevolent spirits. Like many other Japanese traditional customs, the armor and the dolls are not just pure decoration, they are also symbols. By exhibiting these objects, the parents are wishing for their boys to grow up strong, healthy and lucky: the helmet and the armor are to protect them from any illness or injury. This tradition started early Edo period (1603-1868) by samurai families wishing their son’s good health and studies to be honorable samurai.This set is made in Kyoto, Japan and is called “Kyo-armor”. Kyoto had been the capital of Japan for over 1000 years. The culture there was developed to serve the best for the emperor, his families and aristocrats. Kyo-armors, different from Edo armors which are developed in samurai society, The set we have here is of high quality. The plated and fabrics are genuine Nishijin silk brocade. Hand braided with silk cord, Kozane (fish scale like gold pieces) are light weight and covered with gold front and back - Amazing workmanship! The attention to detail in the design and clothing of the doll is exquisite, showcasing the traditional attire of a Samurai warrBoys day occurs on May 5th, and commemorates the day a boy began his samurai training. The custom during the waring states and Muromachi era was to place your son, who would be turning 5 that year, on top of a Go board then dress him in his new armor, helmet, and sword. The samurai family would also put their weapons and armor on display to dispel malevolent spirits. Like many other Japanese traditional customs, the armor and the dolls are not just pure decoration, they are also symbols. By exhibiting these objects, the parents are wishing for their boys to grow up strong, healthy and lucky: the helmet and the armor are to protect them from any illness or injury. This tradition started early Edo period (1603-1868) by samurai families wishing their son’s good health and studies to be honorable samurai.Vintage Japanese Samurai miniature Boys' Day (Tango-no-Sekku) armor for display in the home. This tradition started early Edo period (1603-1868) by samurai families wishing their son’s good health and studies to be honorable samurai. This set is made in Kyoto, Japan and is called “Kyo-armor”. Kyoto had been the capital of Japan for over 1000 years. The culture there was developed to serve the best for the emperor, his families and aristocrats. Kyo-armors, different from Edo armors which are developed in samurai society, the set we have here is of high quality and Amazing workmanship! This miniature samurai yoroi has high-end quality, the laced armor plates are finished in lacquer the dou chest is finished in an embossed motif. The kote armored sleeves have small chain mail the parts are not made of molded plastic.Wood, Cloth, Metal, Lacquered, Various materials

Price: 300 USD

Location: Woodville, Ohio

End Time: 2024-09-02T03:45:01.000Z

Shipping Cost: 50 USD