ORIGINAL ANTIQUE (FEUDAL PERIOD ?) KIKKO JAPANESE ARMOR COAT SAMURAI, ASHIGARU

Description

I purchased this from a reputable high end auction house many years ago. I have had it hanging in my home as shown. From end to end of arm sleeves this measures about 46" and the back from the top of neck to the bottom is about 36". Please note that overall, this is in good condition. The discs are not magnetic, but are VERY hard, I venture that they are hardened leather. The chain work is metal. Please look at all photos, they will offer a better description than I can give. There are hangng loose chains, some hexagons that are loose, etc. Overall though this is an absolutely fine and wonderful item for the collector of Japanese and Asian items.
I WILL NOT ACCEPT RETURNS on this because of its rarity and uniqueness.
Kikko
(
亀甲
,
kikkō
[1]
)
are small iron or hardened leather, hexagon shaped armour plates used in the construction of
Japanese armor
worn by
samurai
and
ashigaru
(foot soldiers) of
feudal Japan
.
(The feudal period of Japan was from about mid 1600's to mid 1800's).
Thank you for your interest! I will be listing other Asian collectible items.