Authentic Japanese Samurai Armor Edo Period Kabuto Dragon w/ Clan Kamon Box

Description

■Condition:
an authentic antique-vintage samurai armor produced, purchased, and shipped straight from Japan. The origins of this item cannot be verified. It may have been made for kabuki performances but shows the exact composition and pieces (along with weight) of true samurai armor. The contents of this piece have fared well retaining almost all original components with slight imperfections such as the inner chin support of the mask peeling along with obvious dirt or scuffs from age and storage. Please see all pictures for full representation before purchasing.
■Rank:
BC ranking - This item was previously owned and mostly kept in storage but there is no doubt of authenticity as this item was produced and found right here in Japan. Family mon (kamon) is present on storage case and included with purchase. Please see all images for accuracy.
■Type:
Authentic Japanese Collectible Edo Era Samurai Armor
■Components:
Cuirass, Kabuto (helmet), Face plate mask, Grieves, Neck guard,  Arm padding with Chain Mail overlay and metal/cloth gloves (spaulders, vambrace, and gauntlets), Cuisse, Mabisashi (forehead plate)
■Material:
Black Lacquered Metals (iron plating)
Chain Mail
Rope Cord (possibly rayon)
Cloth and Stitched Fabric
Wooden Storage Box
■Color:
Black, Orange, Brown, Gold
STRAIGHT FROM JAPAN - This is an authentic antique Japanese edo period style complete samurai armor. Despite no specific monikers indicating production, due to the age of this piece it is unlikely it was produced for theater or display like many newer pieces. The clan symbol is located on the storage box, but it may be from a less famous clan of the past or has added feathers to the design throwing off which it belonged to. The design featured is similar to that of the Kamei or Kimura clans, possibly even the Sasa. The coloring of the armor has similarities to the color styles of Ando and Amako though. If you are looking for real Japanese armor, you've come to the right place. This piece still retains all the workings that made it a wearable protector in the first place and material and weight (21kg minus the storage case) indicates authenticity. The cuirass features the design of a dragon and the armor has overall retained a very reliable quality among both the rope cords and metal protection. This is a quality find for any collector of Japanese historical pieces. Please see our other sales for hard to find and authentic vintage product. Don't forget let us know if you have any questions about pricing options or product info! We can break up the set if you are only interested in certain choices.
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CONDITION RANKING SCALE
S
: New or new without a tag.
SA
: Excellent condition. (Like New - little to no use)
A
:  Good condition, barely used with few to no imperfections.
B
: There is a sense of overall use, with some minor damages.
C
: Overall there is a damage, very noticeable scratches or dirt.
D
:  Junk condition in need of repair.
Please note that vintage items are not new and therefore usually have minor wear. All imperfections for this item have been included in pictures but please let us know if you need greater detail. It is of utmost importance that our customers receive quality items with the authenticity they are expecting.
Please be aware that the color of items may be slightly different because of the specs of certain PC monitors.
We ONLY sell authentic merchandise. Our goal is to strive to help buyers avoid getting fakes on the internet and allow them purchase with confidence.
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Returns/Refunds
We do not accept returns or exchanges due to buyer's remorse, issues with import fees, change of mind, or courier mishandling. In the case we ship a different item to you or there are issues when the item arrives, please contact us so we can help resolve the issues as best possible. In very specific and certain situations, we will occasionally offer refunds after the item is returned to us.
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Shipping
All purchases are currently being fulfilled by DHL Express and will usually take two weeks for the package to arrive.
Packages are declared as they are sold. The title of the sale and price of the purchase cannot be altered for delivery, and items cannot be marked as "gift".
All items are authentic and will be shipped directly from Japan.
NOTE: With the worldwide spread of current infectious disease, measures such as suspension of international mail have been taken in many regions.  Please keep in mind your shipment may see unexpected delays once released to DHL. We will do our best in providing you fast and responsive service for any inquiries and status of your delivery.
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Handling
We'll ship within 2 - 5 business days after receiving payment. We will often hand the item to the post office within 24 hours of receiving confirmation of payment. The average handling and delivery time for DHL once they receive the package from us will be a two week time frame. Due to current delays (SEE ABOVE) the handling time of the postal service may be longer than usually expected. PLEASE READ BEFORE YOU PURCHASE.
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International Buyers Please Note:
Import duties, taxes, and customs charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost.  Because we do not charge tax to our international customers, DHL will likely have to pay import charges based on your states individual tax laws or how your country handles VAT costs on e-commerce purchases. These charges are the buyer's responsibility when it arrives, as it is always different based on cost of purchase and location of delivery. DHL policies will often require you to complete these import payments upon delivery of your purchase.