A Suit of Samurai Armour (Tosei Gusoku) and Box with Go-San Kiri Mon All Matching and En-Suite, Momoyama (1573-1615) to Edo Period (1615-1868)Kabuto (helmet): very high quality, Hineno shikoro (close-fitting plated neck guard), brown lacquer, Momoyama periodMaedate (frontal decoration): sun design, gilded brass, Edo periodMenpo (facial armour): Hanpo style, thick lacquered iron, mid Edo period, circa 1750Dou (breastplate/cuirass): heavy iron, lacquered black and brown with large gold Go-San Kiri Mon emblazoned on front breastplate, textured gold areasKusazuri (fauld/skirt): lacquered leather to reduce weight of armourSode (shoulder armour): medium lacquer iron plates, mid Edo periodKote (sleeves): very good quality lacquered iron plates and chainmailHaidate (thigh armour): matching all other parts in high quality and manufactureSuneate (shin guards): Shino style lacquered iron, material and leather backingGusoku bitsu (armour box): matching Go-San Kiri Mon (Paulownia crest) of the Matsudaira clan, overall with box height 55.5 in — 141 cmProvenance:Kabuto helmet from the Ex. John Wee Tom CollectionEstimate: $4,000—4,500