Samurai Yoroi Armor Set with Dragon-Ken Maedate, Display Gusoku with Kabuto & Menpo (Modern) — Japan

A dramatic modern presentation of a full-size samurai yoroi armor display, offered with a bold dragon-and-sword maedate (helmet crest) that immediately signals esoteric power and martial resolve. The silhouette reads as classic gusoku—kabuto with a pronounced frontal ornament, menpo face mask, cuirass, kusazuri skirt plates, and layered sode shoulder guards—assembled for display with a warm, gold-screen backdrop that heightens ceremonial presence.

The iconography deserves special attention. The “dragon wrapped around a ken (ritual sword)” motif is widely recognized in Japanese visual language as a Kurikara-style emblem: a dragon coiling around a blade to embody the subjugation of obstacles and the transformation of chaotic force into disciplined protection. In historical religious contexts this imagery is closely associated with the Fudo Myoo tradition, where the sword signifies the cutting-through of delusion and the dragon expresses power harnessed rather than unleashed. As a maedate, it functions like a heraldic statement—protective, theatrical, and unmistakably legible from across a room.

This is not presented as a period battlefield suit. Rather, it is a modern display armor made in the historical language of Japanese arms, intended for interior installation, hospitality environments, dojo display, or private collections where presence matters as much as documentary antiquity. Modern display yoroi can be compelling in their own right: they translate the architecture of lamellar construction, cord-lacing rhythm, and lacquered surface aesthetics into an object that communicates “samurai” instantly—without the fragility, rarity, and compliance complexity that often accompany true antiques.

Construction and surface character: the photographs suggest lacquered elements and textile lacing consistent with contemporary assembly. Expect the usual age/handling signs for a display piece—light rubbing, small surface scuffs, and tonal variation across plates and fittings. It has visible wear consistent with use as a decorated object; treat the photos as the primary condition record and assume minor imperfections that do not materially affect display impact.

Design attribution (important): there is no credible basis, from the provided listing information alone, to assign this armor to a specific daimyo, clan house, or a documented historical “original design.” The most responsible reading is that this is a modern workshop build adopting traditional forms and adding an overt Kurikara-inspired maedate for iconographic force. 

Included: the armor display as photographed. Please confirm whether the stand and any storage box shown in images are included; as a rule, treat accessories as included only if pictured.

Approximate dimensions (displayed):
• Height: approx. 155 cm
• Width: approx. 75 cm
• Depth: approx. 60 cm

Estimated shipping weight (safe packed): 32–38 kg (protective wrap + reinforced carton; crating can exceed this).

Collector relevance:
For collectors who want the commanding silhouette of yoroi without the fragility and compliance complexity of true antique armor, a modern display set can be the right answer—especially when the iconography is deliberate. The dragon-ken maedate reads immediately in photos, and it photographs exceptionally well in storefronts, galleries, and private interiors.

Collector’s Resonance:
This piece suits the collector who curates atmosphere: the one building a library room, a tea-and-arts space, a dojo aesthetic corner, or a modern “cabinet of arms” where the object’s presence is the priority. If you respond to protective symbolism—discipline over chaos, fire over fear—the Kurikara language will feel unmistakably intentional.

Confidence & Verification Notes (provenance / age / materials):
• Age: presented here as modern (contemporary / recent)
• Materials: assumed mixed construction typical of display yoroi (metal fittings, lacquered surfaces, textile lacing; wood/leather components possible). 

Modern Armor Disclosure Clause

Disclosure: This listing is presented as a modern display yoroi armor made in the style of Japanese gusoku. It is not represented as battlefield-used period armor, nor as a documented antique, unless separate written provenance is provided and verified. Materials may include modern components and finishes. Condition is assessed visually from photographs; buyers should review images carefully and request confirmation of inclusions, maker marks, and any paperwork before purchase.