Vintage Japanese Youth Kendo Armour Set – WWII / Early Showa Era
Stock No
DABHW1998
2020
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Item Description
Vintage Japanese Youth Kendo Armour Set – WWII / Early Showa Era - 1930's–1950's
Original Japanese kendo armour (bogu) set, dating from the early Showa Era, late 1930's to early 1950's, comprising:
Men (helmet) with original cotton padding and iron grille
Dō (chest protector) made from lacquered bamboo slats, traditionally hand-woven
Kote (gloves) in natural suede and indigo-dyed cotton, with laced wrist closures
Tare (waist protector) with hand-stitched cotton and painted identification marks and handwritten cloth name / school tag
Due to the size, this set likely belonged to a younger student or youth practitioner during Japan’s wartime or early post-war period, when kendo was used for both martial training and moral education.
Price includes four metal stands for Men, Dō and Kote. Display cases available to purchase separately - prices available upon request.
Men - Height: 44 cm
Dō - Height: 35 cm
Kote - Height: 29 cm
Tare - Width: 34 cm
To purchase or check shipping information, please visit our website at www.DecorativeAntiques.uk
Item Info
Seller Location
Farnham, Surrey
Period
1930's - 1950's
Item Location
United Kingdom
Seller Location
Farnham, Surrey
Item Location
United Kingdom
Seller Contact No
+44 (0)7710 630730
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