A NERIKAWA NIMAI-DO GUSOKU [ARMOUR] EDO PERIOD, 18TH - 19TH CENTURY |

all the plate components apart from the kobire and tekko, including the helmet, made to simulate iron, formed from hardened leather lacquered in sabiage and in gold lacquer laced with blue, white, orange, and pale green braid, the maedate in the form of wisteria mon, with mon also on the mabisashi [peak], do, gyoyo, tekko, sode, and shikoro, with armour box

The helmet bowl has some slight cracks to the surface layer of the iron and lifting in places. The stencilled leather is worn to the peak and turnbacks. The shikiro has some old repairs. The do, sode and sleeves are in fair condition with some old chips to the lacquer, slightly frayed lacing and some ware to the linings of the sleeves. The lacquer mempo has some cracks to the interior and some small lacquer losses. Please note all armours by the nature of their use and age have some old wear overall. The armour box has old wear and damage consistent with the age and use of the object.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."