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David Thatcher - Samurai Art

SPECIALIST IN AUTHENTIC JAPANESE ARMS AND ARMOUR

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A small selection of Japanese armour, kabuto helmets and related samurai works dating from the 16th to the 19th century.

Browse the gallery to discover the styles, periods and details that appeal to you. If a particular piece catches your attention, contact David to discuss finding something comparable.

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UROKO GUSOKU

A wakizaka clan fish scale armour. Momoyama Period

YUKINOSHITA-DO GUSOKU

Rare example of a Daimyo grade armour made for a female. Edo period

TACHI-DO GUSOKU

Outstanding red  lacquer and organic laced armour. Momoyama period

GO-MAI-DO GUSOKU

A true fighting armour in russet brown lacquer. Edo period

ETCHU GUSOKU

Armour made in the Sansai Ryu style. Momoyama Period

NI-MAI-DO GUSOKU

Okegawa style armour.
Edo period

MOGAMI-DO GUSOKU

Five section imperial armour.
Edo period

TATEHAGI-DO GUSOKU

Rare leather covered Daimyo grade armour. Edo period

TATAMI GUSOKU

Armour folding portable armour. Edo Period

TATEHAGI-DO GUSOKU

Oshu Sendai armour worn by the Date Clan. Edo period

BYO_TOJI-DO GUSOKU

Hatamoto armour worn by a ie Clan retainer. Edo period

BYO-TOJI-DO GUSOKU

Embossed Myochin armour in russet iron. Edo period

KAWARI KABUTO

Chochin Momonari kabuto with hanpo mask. Edo Period

SUJI TATE KABUTO

Matching helmet and mask with wakidate. Edo period

SUJI TATE KABUTO

Outstanding russet iron helmet
Edo period

SUJI TATE KABUTO

Beautiful kabuto with maedate crest.
Edo period