Armor (Gusoku)

Helmet and mask inscribed by Jo Michitaka Japanese

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This armor bears the wisteria badge of the Ōkubo family, daimyo (lords) of Karasuyama.

Armor (Gusoku), Helmet and mask inscribed by Jo Michitaka (Japanese, Edo period, active 19th century), Iron, lacquer, silk, gilt copper, Japanese

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Armor (Gusoku), Helmet and mask inscribed by Jo Michitaka (Japanese, Edo period, active 19th century), Iron, lacquer, silk, gilt copper, Japanese
Armor (Gusoku), Helmet and mask inscribed by Jo Michitaka (Japanese, Edo period, active 19th century), Iron, lacquer, silk, gilt copper, Japanese
Armor (Gusoku), Helmet and mask inscribed by Jo Michitaka (Japanese, Edo period, active 19th century), Iron, lacquer, silk, gilt copper, Japanese
Armor (Gusoku), Helmet and mask inscribed by Jo Michitaka (Japanese, Edo period, active 19th century), Iron, lacquer, silk, gilt copper, Japanese
Armor (Gusoku), Helmet and mask inscribed by Jo Michitaka (Japanese, Edo period, active 19th century), Iron, lacquer, silk, gilt copper, Japanese
Armor (Gusoku), Helmet and mask inscribed by Jo Michitaka (Japanese, Edo period, active 19th century), Iron, lacquer, silk, gilt copper, Japanese

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