Miniature Samurai Suit

peregrine · 28th November 2016, 12:50 AM

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.

Robert · 28th November 2016, 03:46 PM

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

peregrine · 28th November 2016, 04:09 PM

Robert:

Thanks for bringing that to my attention. Photos posted.
Best Wishes.

Timo Nieminen · 28th November 2016, 08:42 PM

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/

David R · 28th November 2016, 10:56 PM

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.

drdavid · 1st December 2016, 07:06 AM

It does look like a very nice suit of boys day armour, thanks for posting it

28th November 2016, 12:50 AM	#1
peregrine Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Posts: 69	Miniature Samurai Suit 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. Attached Images Last edited by peregrine; 28th November 2016 at 03:56 PM. Reason: Photo Upload

28th November 2016, 10:56 PM	#5
David R Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 1,079	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. Attached Images

28th November 2016, 03:46 PM	#2
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	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

28th November 2016, 04:09 PM	#3
peregrine Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Posts: 69	Robert: Thanks for bringing that to my attention. Photos posted. Best Wishes.

28th November 2016, 08:42 PM	#4
Timo Nieminen Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 422	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/

1st December 2016, 07:06 AM	#6
drdavid Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 371	It does look like a very nice suit of boys day armour, thanks for posting it