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Here's a few pictures of a miniature Samurai suit inrecentky picked up at an estate sale. I'd be interested in any thoughts on age, condition, and rarity. Thank you.
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Hello Peregrine,You might want to try reloading your photos once more. If you are still having a problem with them here is a link that might be of help. http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=13631
Best, Robert |
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Robert:
Thanks for bringing that to my attention. Photos posted. Best Wishes. |
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It's a gogatsu-ningyo ("fifth month doll"), a Boy's Day armour. Since shortly post-WW2, it's Children's Day, 5th May. Earlier, it was just Boy's Day, and 5/5 on the lunar calendar.
The oldest I've seen are late 19th century, and the newest I've seen are brand new. Unless it's marked, all you have to judge the age is the condition (or maybe types of plastics and other materials used). A kabuto/helmet is more common than a whole armour (due to cost). Some info and examples: Boy's Day: http://www.nippon.com/en/features/jg00052/ Antique: http://web.prm.ox.ac.uk/weapons/inde...rmour-asia-75/ Antique: http://www.asianartbykyoko.com/items...-Kabuto-Helmet New: http://global.rakuten.com/en/store/k...o/item/13m-83/ |
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Having looked at the Rakuten link I think I got mine at a bargain price. Vintage 1970s. However regarding the one that started this thread shown above, that is very fine indeed.
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It does look like a very nice suit of boys day armour, thanks for posting it
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