{"product_id":"showa-yoshitoku-samurai-armor-for-children-includes-all-accessories-approxmately-90cm","title":"Shōwa Yoshitoku Samurai Armor for Children - Includes all accessories (Approxmately 90CM)","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery good vintage condition. The display has been well preserved and presents beautifully. Standing approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e90 cm tall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e when assembled, it includes everything shown in the photographs: the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eō-yoroi armor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eyoroibitsu (armor storage chest)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebow and arrows\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esword\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003egold leaf folding screen (byōbu)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis authentic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShōwa-period\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Boys' Day armor display was produced by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYoshitoku Dolls (吉徳)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, one of Japan's oldest and most respected makers of traditional festival dolls and armor displays. The model recreates a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeian-period black-and-red laced ō-yoroi (平安時代 黒糸赤糸威 大鎧)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e using traditional assembly techniques, decorative silk-style lacing, lacquered components, brocade fabrics, and finely detailed metal fittings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe armor is modeled after the impressive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eō-yoroi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e worn by high-ranking mounted samurai during the late Heian and early Kamakura periods. With its large shoulder guards, elegant lacing, and imposing silhouette, this style represents one of the most iconic forms of Japanese samurai armor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArmor displays such as this were traditionally exhibited each year for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTango no Sekku (Children's Day, May 5)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e as symbols of courage, protection, strength, and the hope that young boys would grow into healthy, successful adults. Rather than being intended for wear, these handcrafted displays celebrate Japan's samurai heritage through meticulous craftsmanship and historical design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYoshitoku has been producing high-quality festival dolls and armor displays for generations and is regarded as one of Japan's premier makers. Their handcrafted displays are appreciated both as traditional seasonal decorations and as finely made examples of Japanese decorative art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Echoes of Edo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49375821234435,"sku":null,"price":50000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/5965\/1587\/files\/IMG_8531.jpg?v=1785901242","url":"https:\/\/echoesofedo.com\/products\/showa-yoshitoku-samurai-armor-for-children-includes-all-accessories-approxmately-90cm","provider":"Echoes of Edo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}