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17th century armored vest

An extremely rare sleeveless vest from the Ming-Qing transition period.

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Golden kabuto with iron menpo

A striking battle helmet from the Momoyama period of 1568-1600 A.D.

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Chinese tiger shield

A large Chinese rattan shield called tengpai, used by special front-line troops.

€6000,-
Chinese téngpái

The famous tiger faced rattan shield as used by Chinese skirmishers.

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Imjin wars period helmet

Description An early type of Korean soldier's helmet.

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Signed Chinese rattan shield

This one has the early, peaked form and is signed by its maker.

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Suneate with Dutch leather

A pair of Samurai shin protectors finished with Dutch "goudleer".

€3000,-
Qing Bannerman's helmet

Of a type worn among others by the Valiant Cavalry.

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Kusari katabira zukin

Japanese mail set, with small ring vest and coif sewn to a thick cotton undergarment.

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Chinese cavalry matchlock

Background While the Chinese are hailed for inventing gunpowder and the

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Qing dynasty hunter's powder flask

Introduction The elite of the Qing dynasty was Manchu, who before taking over China fro

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Japanese steel plate

Worked in repousse, possibly once part of an ornamental piece of armor.

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