Our Dragon Armour, named for the helmet crest (mon), is made for the connoisseur of Japanese Armours. It faithfully replicates a “Byotoji Do Gusoku” from the Edo period which, like many fine armours, incorporates an earlier helmet bowl from the Momoyama period. European influence on Samurai armour is discernible in the slight median ridge to the front section of the byotoji okegawa do (breastplate) which, by this period, was designed to deflect musket balls. The plates of the do, with waved edges, are fastened with elaborate shakudo rivets in the form of flowers with gilt centers. This feature illustrates the Japanese preference for a more flexible style of armour than the typical European one-piece breastplate construction. The carrying chest/display seat (hitsu) is black lacquered with the Dragon mon emblazoned in silver on the front panel. Overall, the antiqued patina of the gusoku gives a period appearance and provides a rich addition to any Japanese décor.
69" Tall		65 LBS
This armour is on sale but we are not allowed to advertise the price, please click on the buy me button to see the sale price on the sub-total page. At that time you can clear the shopping cart or continue with the order.	OH-2193 $ 2899.99 partner

We also offer Medieval weapons, Japanese swords, Samurai swords, Antiques, old swords, tantos and Naginata. Mantis swords is known for its large selection of Chinese knives, Oriental swords and Martial Arts weapons. You will find many sword parts such as tsubas, silk bags, sword stands and cleaning kits on our site. We also offer sword cleaning kits, cane swords, Tachi long swords, Scottish swords, Celtic swords, Japanese katana, Japanese samurai swords, folded steel swords and Tai Chi swords. You will find a wide array of Japanese helmets and samurai armor. We have many ninja items such as shuriken, throwing stars, shaken, throwing spikes, manriki gusari, ninja swords, ninja katanas, ninja books and practice wooden shinai. All of our Japanese weapons are battle ready and may be used for cutting mats. The Oriental swords have all been sharpened. however, the medieval weapons, Celtic, renaissance and  European weapons and swords have no edge. Our swords have been custom hand-made in traditional ways. The Oriental swords and medieval weapons blades are clay fired to produce a true temper line. The samurai swords and Japanese swords have true hamon lines from the clay firing process. If there is any medieval weapons, Japanese swords or samurai swords that you do not see on our site, please email from the link below. Our medieval weapons, oriental swords and martial arts weapons are of the highest quality