This is a powerful and expressive iron mempō from the Edo period, featuring a deeply modeled face mask with a pronounced hooked nose, furrowed cheeks, and a snarling mouth with stylized teeth. It includes a complete three-lame yodare-kake for throat protection, connected by dark indigo to black kebiki-odoshi lacing. The piece exhibits an aged russet-brown surface and historical wear, highlighting its functional and intimidating design as samurai facial armor.
NihontoWatchEdo
Tosei-gusoku
Single component
Unsigned
Kebiki-odoshi · Kuro (black)
Edo
We could not find an authenticity certificate on the seller’s listing. Japanese armour is normally certified by the Nihon Katchū Bugu Kenkyū Hozon Kai (the armour society). Without one, the attribution is the seller’s own assessment and has not been independently verified — treat it with caution and ask the dealer about certification before buying.
14-day return if items arrive damaged or in unexpected condition; customer bears return shipping + insurance; items returned in original condition with all accessories; antique armour non-returnable; only regular priced items refundable; shipping costs non-refundable.
$1,751
This is a powerful and expressive iron mempō from the Edo period, featuring a deeply modeled face mask with a pronounced hooked nose, furrowed cheeks, and a snarling mouth with stylized teeth. It includes a complete three-lame yodare-kake for throat protection, connected by dark indigo to black kebiki-odoshi lacing. The piece exhibits an aged russet-brown surface and historical wear, highlighting its functional and intimidating design as samurai facial armor.
NihontoWatchEdo
Tosei-gusoku
Single component
Unsigned
Kebiki-odoshi · Kuro (black)
Edo
We could not find an authenticity certificate on the seller’s listing. Japanese armour is normally certified by the Nihon Katchū Bugu Kenkyū Hozon Kai (the armour society). Without one, the attribution is the seller’s own assessment and has not been independently verified — treat it with caution and ask the dealer about certification before buying.
14-day return if items arrive damaged or in unexpected condition; customer bears return shipping + insurance; items returned in original condition with all accessories; antique armour non-returnable; only regular priced items refundable; shipping costs non-refundable.
$1,751