Original Japanese kendo armour (bogu) set, dating from the early Showa Era, late 1930's to early 1950's, comprising:
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Men (helmet) with original cotton padding and iron grille
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Dō (chest protector) made from lacquered bamboo slats, traditionally hand-woven
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Kote (gloves) in natural suede and indigo-dyed cotton, with laced wrist closures
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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.
Dimensions (approx.):
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Men - Height: 44 cm
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Dō - Height: 35 cm
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Kote - Height: 29 cm
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Tare - Width: 34 cm
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Men Display Case - W: 33 x D: 28 x H: 54 cm
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Kote Display Case - W: 30 x D: 30 x H: 40 cm
Shipping Information
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Collection: By appointment from Farnham, Surrey, GU9 9JH
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