{"product_id":"full-size-samurai-yoroi-display-armor-kuwagata-kabuto-menpo","title":"Full-Size Samurai Yoroi Display Armor, Kuwagata Kabuto and Menpo, Late Showa to Heisei Gusoku, 168 cm","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"jp-product\" data-world=\"Bushido\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-lede\"\u003eKuwagata horns sweep up from the helmet of this full-scale display gusoku, a modern Japanese interpretation of the presentation armor once kept by samurai houses. At 168 cm high, with menpo and lamellar body defenses, it brings ceremonial gravity to an estate interior or a martial-themed collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis imposing full-scale samurai armor set, yoroi or gusoku, is assembled as a complete display armor with kabuto and traditional fittings. Measuring approximately 168 cm in full display height, it embodies the classic silhouette of late-period samurai presentation armor, intended for ceremonial display, estate interiors or martial-themed collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kabuto features pronounced kuwagata-style horns and a bold frontal presence, evoking martial authority and symbolic protection. The menpo-style face armor reinforces the warrior aspect, while the lamellar construction of the do and kusazuri reflects historical armor traditions translated into a later, display-oriented form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough period in style, its visual indicators, uniform materials, assembly style and overall condition, suggest the armor was produced in the modern era for decorative or ceremonial use rather than battlefield deployment. Such armors were commonly commissioned during the late Showa to Heisei periods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"jp-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Modern; likely late Showa to Heisei period\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Height approx. 168 cm · Width approx. 70 cm · Depth approx. 65 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComponents:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kabuto with kuwagata-style horns; menpo-style face armor; lamellar do; kusazuri; traditional fittings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall good display condition, with minor wear and surface marks consistent with handling and age.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo major structural damage observed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthenticity \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo armorer or workshop signature appears on the armor; construction and fittings align with modern Japanese display armors inspired by historical archetypes rather than direct battlefield replicas. Every piece is examined and documented in Japan before dispatch and is offered with the Japonista authenticity guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery from Japan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacked by hand in Japan and shipped insured and tracked by EMS or an equivalent express service. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Returns follow our \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003epublished policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-closing\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsidered offers are welcome through Send an Offer, and each one is reviewed personally. Pieces over $1,000 may be reserved over several payments with \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/japonista-layaway-privilege-program\"\u003eLayaway Privilege™\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContinue browsing: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/samurai-bushido-heritage-armor-swords-art\"\u003eSamurai Arts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-related\"\u003eRelated pieces: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/edo-suji-bachi-kabuto-gilt-crest\"\u003eEdo suji-bachi kabuto, Bizen Munetsugu\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/products\/edo-period-suji-kabuto-kawari-kabuto-samurai-helmet-hinomaru-maedate\"\u003eEdo 32-ken suji kabuto with hinomaru maedate\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/products\/kawari-kabuto-samurai-helmet-tall-kuwagata-maedate-gold-crest\"\u003eKawari kabuto with tall kuwagata maedate\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-cta\" data-world=\"Bushido\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-cta-eyebrow\"\u003eArmory \u0026amp; Export\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArmor, sword fittings and historical militaria travel with export paperwork, custom crating and insured freight through our Museum-Grade Logistics Suite™. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/museum-grade-logistics-suite%E2%84%A2\"\u003ePlan a museum-grade shipment →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-search\"\u003eCollectors also search: full size samurai armor · samurai yoroi display · kuwagata kabuto armor · showa samurai armor · japanese display gusoku · samurai armor 168 cm · decorative samurai armor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Japonista","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51898127843621,"sku":null,"price":5920.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/8829\/6229\/files\/Full-SizeSamuraiYoroiArmorwithKabutoHelmetAntique-StyleGusokuDisplayArmor_1.jpg?v=1768395816","url":"https:\/\/japonista.com\/products\/full-size-samurai-yoroi-display-armor-kuwagata-kabuto-menpo","provider":"Japonista","version":"1.0","type":"link"}