Japanese Armor Yoroi and Kabuto Helmet for Boy's Day, Kyoto style

This set is made in Kyoto, Japan and is called “Kyo-armor”. Kyoto had been the capital of Japan for over 1000 years. The culture there was developed to serve the best for the emperor, his families and aristocrats. Kyo-armors, different from Edo armors which are developed in samurai society, use Nishijin silk textile, silk braids and genuine gold everywhere. The set we have here is high quality. The metal pieces are gold plated and fabrics are genuine Nishijin silk brocade. hand braided silk cord. Kozane (scale like gold pieces) are light weight and covered with gold front and back - Amazing workmanship!

Measurements: 32” total height (floor to tips of horns). The legs on the lacquer box are opening wider at the bottom - 18 ½” wide x 14 ½” deep. Top of the box are smaller - 16” wide x 12” deep. 6 legs are held with 2 long nails to the box and each leg can fell off easily. One area where brocade is torn on belt, can be hidden by turning it toward inside. We made the mistake of placing two horn like metal pieces on helmet - just switch the sides. It weight 14 ½ pounds by itself. 18 to 19 pounds in shipping box.