Edo Armor Helmet Traditional Craft Designated by the Tokyo Governor KA180376 Made by Ryugyoku With gem identification certificate (slightly stained) Although the date is unknown, I think the condition is not bad. It has been stored for many years, so it has the smell unique to armor? The smell of the wooden box? We are waiting for your purchase if you understand that it is an antique. ◾️Reprint of the explanation on the internet Ryugyoku's Edo armor is made with a wooden dragon gilded with pure gold foil used as a helmet decoration. It is also called Kozane (small plates). 【Explanation】 Edo armor is armor (yoroi kabuto) made by doll makers who were active in Edo using the same production techniques as the actual armor and helmets used in the samurai society. It does not have gaudy decorations, and is characterized by the calm and dignified weight that only genuine items possess. It uses traditional techniques such as lacquer finish on paper kozane, and metal fittings, lacquer work, braided cords, dyeing and weaving, and leather. Even now, many of them are made incorporating the techniques and designs of the real thing. The dragon depicted on the May doll is imbued with the wish that "May your child be blessed with good fortune and grow up healthy."