1837 Japanese Samurai Battle Armor Masahiro Hikouben

1837 Japanese Samurai Battle Armor Masahiro Hikouben Illustrated Japan Edo RARE

An interesting Edo woodblock-print of an ‘Illustrated Armor Handbook’ from the early 19th century written by Murai Masahiro. "The Illustrated Armor Handbook " was one of the earliest published books on armor in Japan, describing all the elements of a samurai's armor with instructions on how to put on the armor for battle. Murai describes everything from the helmet to the undergarments, with this volume focusing on the helmet and breast pieces.

This rare edition is written in a column handwritten format with furigana usage for easier reading and has 26 illustrations of samurai and different armorial pieces!

Item number: #15476

Price: $550

Murai Masahiro

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Edo: Suharaya Sasuke, Tenpo 8 [1837].

Details:

Collation: Complete with all pages;

26 illustrations

Language: Japanese

Binding: Softcover; tight and secure

Size: ~8.75in X 6.25in (22.5cm x 15.5cm)

Rare and desirable

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Condition Report: Excellent