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Vintage Ornate Kendo Armor (Do Bogu) Set | Handmade Lacquered, w/ Inscriptions

$ 607.19

Availability: 78 in stock
  • Condition: Pre-owned

    Description

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    The inscription on the red, inner bamboo side of the chest plate reads, "Humbly made, lacquered by Ujishige Tokyo"
    The inscription on the helmet's metal face guard reads "pine tree". I cannot decipher the other two kanji (which are either very old or exclusively Chinese Hanzi).
    The gloves of this kendo armor set fit my hands which are a Adult Male Medium.
    I am not sure how kendo gloves should fit but they have a suede (deer) leather lining, which can be refit to a degree for comfort.
    The metal mesh of the face mask is about 9" tall, 6 ~ 6.5" wide. The width of the helmet's shoulder pads, when splayed, is approximately 26" from shoulder pad tip to shoulder pad tip.
    The chest plate has an interior circumference of approx. 26", a breadth of approximately 12.5" at the top of the chest plate under the armpit, a breadth of 10" at the bottom of the chest plate (reaching from either end of one's back), and a height of approximately 13" to 14.5" from the bottom to the top of the front of the chest plate (which covers the upper chest).
    My educated guess having worn Tae-Kwon-do sparring armor / gear is that this is an American Adult Medium. But do consider the above measurements.
    This set of armor will be will packaged to the buyer. We regularly ship 00+ vintage sealed video games so rest assured no expense will be spared in packaging or shipping.