RARE Hachigane w/ Karuta Tatami Armor - Archer
Circa: Edo Period (1603-1868)
Materials: Iron, Kasuri, Leather, Silk
Provenance: Private collection in Japan
Dimensions: 60” high x 17” wide x 10” deep
Price upon request
Tatami style armor has a long history and was inspired out of necessity. int he 15th century to develop armor faster then what was required for the odoshi-ge lacing technique. Three different methods were developed out of this requirement and the tatami method was able to assemble ita-mono (flat pieces of leather or metal) in a better form fitting manner. Though this new style of armor was structurally weak, the design techniques were still carried out as armor made in this manner could be transported and stored easily.
A rare example of a hachigane w/ karuta tatami armor. The boshin war, sometimes known as the Japanese Revolution, was a civil war in Japan fought from 1868-1869 between forces of the ruling Tokugawa Shogunate and those seeking to return political power to the Imperial Court. Overall the entire armor is in great condition and preservation. The armor is presented with an original wooden hitsu (armor box).
Kabuto (The Helmet)
Hitai-ate (forehead protector) with kagona hair attached to the back is not so common as It clearly does not cover the entire head. The mon (crest) on the front featuring crossed arrows with inome (boar’s eye) shaped arrowheads shows that it was meant to be lighter and most likely for an archer. The flaps, attached at the two high corners above the eyes are meant to protect against incoming arrows and possibly the sun, since they are both hinged onto the hitai-ate.
Hanpo (Lower Face Protector)
This unique, red lacquered hanpo brings a fierce look to the armor. The hanpo features ya-dome (arrow stops) on each side of the mask sticking out as a method to protect the rear of the face. The yodare-kake (throat guard) features four ita-mono plates of russet iron construction with lacquered leather.
Dou (Cuirass)
The dou features beautifully constructed iron karuta style plates sewn to a kasuri fabric body form. The chainmail style is hitoye-gusari or fusa-gusari. Though this style or armor was meant for infantry/ foot soldiers the construction method and overall look of construction is very impressive. The kusazuri (skirt guard) consists of seven sections with eight lacquered plates. The kasuri lining around the entire edge of the dou has been maintained very well and shows little wear for its age.
Kote (Arm Sleeves) Etchū-Gote Futaye-Gusari Nobutada-Tekko
The chainmail style is futaye-gusari featuring five rectangular armored plates coming down the forearms as well as five columns of smaller plates lining the upper arm. The tekko (hand guards) are of a nobutada style construction; tapering into the fingertips with rounded outer shells.
Manchira (Under Armor)
Indigo dyed asa (hemp) with steel plates sewn throughout. Worn underneath the cuirass to provide more protection to the upper body.
Haidate (Skirt Guard)
The haidate features the same construction as the kote, chainmail with identical plating throughout the guard. The haidate features a secondary form of securing to the warrior; first is the tie around the waistline and secondary is behind the lower leg.
Suneate (Shin Guards) Shino Hitoye-Gusari
The five shino plates, mounted on metal stands, makeup the protective surface conjoined by chain-mail, the same style as the dou. The rear ankle protection utilizes leather to protect the wearers rear tendon.
Circa: Edo Period (1603-1868)
Materials: Iron, Kasuri, Leather, Silk
Provenance: Private collection in Japan
Dimensions: 60” high x 17” wide x 10” deep
Price upon request
Tatami style armor has a long history and was inspired out of necessity. int he 15th century to develop armor faster then what was required for the odoshi-ge lacing technique. Three different methods were developed out of this requirement and the tatami method was able to assemble ita-mono (flat pieces of leather or metal) in a better form fitting manner. Though this new style of armor was structurally weak, the design techniques were still carried out as armor made in this manner could be transported and stored easily.
A rare example of a hachigane w/ karuta tatami armor. The boshin war, sometimes known as the Japanese Revolution, was a civil war in Japan fought from 1868-1869 between forces of the ruling Tokugawa Shogunate and those seeking to return political power to the Imperial Court. Overall the entire armor is in great condition and preservation. The armor is presented with an original wooden hitsu (armor box).
Kabuto (The Helmet)
Hitai-ate (forehead protector) with kagona hair attached to the back is not so common as It clearly does not cover the entire head. The mon (crest) on the front featuring crossed arrows with inome (boar’s eye) shaped arrowheads shows that it was meant to be lighter and most likely for an archer. The flaps, attached at the two high corners above the eyes are meant to protect against incoming arrows and possibly the sun, since they are both hinged onto the hitai-ate.
Hanpo (Lower Face Protector)
This unique, red lacquered hanpo brings a fierce look to the armor. The hanpo features ya-dome (arrow stops) on each side of the mask sticking out as a method to protect the rear of the face. The yodare-kake (throat guard) features four ita-mono plates of russet iron construction with lacquered leather.
Dou (Cuirass)
The dou features beautifully constructed iron karuta style plates sewn to a kasuri fabric body form. The chainmail style is hitoye-gusari or fusa-gusari. Though this style or armor was meant for infantry/ foot soldiers the construction method and overall look of construction is very impressive. The kusazuri (skirt guard) consists of seven sections with eight lacquered plates. The kasuri lining around the entire edge of the dou has been maintained very well and shows little wear for its age.
Kote (Arm Sleeves) Etchū-Gote Futaye-Gusari Nobutada-Tekko
The chainmail style is futaye-gusari featuring five rectangular armored plates coming down the forearms as well as five columns of smaller plates lining the upper arm. The tekko (hand guards) are of a nobutada style construction; tapering into the fingertips with rounded outer shells.
Manchira (Under Armor)
Indigo dyed asa (hemp) with steel plates sewn throughout. Worn underneath the cuirass to provide more protection to the upper body.
Haidate (Skirt Guard)
The haidate features the same construction as the kote, chainmail with identical plating throughout the guard. The haidate features a secondary form of securing to the warrior; first is the tie around the waistline and secondary is behind the lower leg.
Suneate (Shin Guards) Shino Hitoye-Gusari
The five shino plates, mounted on metal stands, makeup the protective surface conjoined by chain-mail, the same style as the dou. The rear ankle protection utilizes leather to protect the wearers rear tendon.
Circa: Edo Period (1603-1868)
Materials: Iron, Kasuri, Leather, Silk
Provenance: Private collection in Japan
Dimensions: 60” high x 17” wide x 10” deep
Price upon request
Tatami style armor has a long history and was inspired out of necessity. int he 15th century to develop armor faster then what was required for the odoshi-ge lacing technique. Three different methods were developed out of this requirement and the tatami method was able to assemble ita-mono (flat pieces of leather or metal) in a better form fitting manner. Though this new style of armor was structurally weak, the design techniques were still carried out as armor made in this manner could be transported and stored easily.
A rare example of a hachigane w/ karuta tatami armor. The boshin war, sometimes known as the Japanese Revolution, was a civil war in Japan fought from 1868-1869 between forces of the ruling Tokugawa Shogunate and those seeking to return political power to the Imperial Court. Overall the entire armor is in great condition and preservation. The armor is presented with an original wooden hitsu (armor box).
Kabuto (The Helmet)
Hitai-ate (forehead protector) with kagona hair attached to the back is not so common as It clearly does not cover the entire head. The mon (crest) on the front featuring crossed arrows with inome (boar’s eye) shaped arrowheads shows that it was meant to be lighter and most likely for an archer. The flaps, attached at the two high corners above the eyes are meant to protect against incoming arrows and possibly the sun, since they are both hinged onto the hitai-ate.
Hanpo (Lower Face Protector)
This unique, red lacquered hanpo brings a fierce look to the armor. The hanpo features ya-dome (arrow stops) on each side of the mask sticking out as a method to protect the rear of the face. The yodare-kake (throat guard) features four ita-mono plates of russet iron construction with lacquered leather.
Dou (Cuirass)
The dou features beautifully constructed iron karuta style plates sewn to a kasuri fabric body form. The chainmail style is hitoye-gusari or fusa-gusari. Though this style or armor was meant for infantry/ foot soldiers the construction method and overall look of construction is very impressive. The kusazuri (skirt guard) consists of seven sections with eight lacquered plates. The kasuri lining around the entire edge of the dou has been maintained very well and shows little wear for its age.
Kote (Arm Sleeves) Etchū-Gote Futaye-Gusari Nobutada-Tekko
The chainmail style is futaye-gusari featuring five rectangular armored plates coming down the forearms as well as five columns of smaller plates lining the upper arm. The tekko (hand guards) are of a nobutada style construction; tapering into the fingertips with rounded outer shells.
Manchira (Under Armor)
Indigo dyed asa (hemp) with steel plates sewn throughout. Worn underneath the cuirass to provide more protection to the upper body.
Haidate (Skirt Guard)
The haidate features the same construction as the kote, chainmail with identical plating throughout the guard. The haidate features a secondary form of securing to the warrior; first is the tie around the waistline and secondary is behind the lower leg.
Suneate (Shin Guards) Shino Hitoye-Gusari
The five shino plates, mounted on metal stands, makeup the protective surface conjoined by chain-mail, the same style as the dou. The rear ankle protection utilizes leather to protect the wearers rear tendon.