Japanese Samurai Armor
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US $18,000.00
Japanese Samurai Armor
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Folding Knives Series - 8" Spider Pocket Size Folding Knife with 4" Blade List Price: $14.99 Sale Price: $7.99  |
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Folding Knives Series - 8" Eagle Pocket Size Folding Knife with 4" Blade List Price: $14.99 Sale Price: $7.99 |
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This Folding Knife is easy to carry, portable and convenience. It fits most of your pockets and bags |
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Epic Action Drama. Set in Japan during the 1870s The Last Samurai tells the story of Capt. Nathan Algren (Tom Cruise) a respected American military officer hired by the Emperor of Japan to train the country's first army in the art of modern warfare... |
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The anime cult classic as seen originally on the Sci-Fi Channel and Cartoon Network's Toonami - Ronin Warriors tells the story of 4 young men gifted with the powers of the elements within their armor suits and thrust into battle against a seemingly invincible enemy, the might Talpa... |
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With Nasté and Jun providing technical and moral support, Ryo, Seiji, Toma, Shin, and Shu continue their adventures in these 1989 OVA sequels. In Gaiden, they're pitted against the sorcerer Shikaisen, who recalls Lord Arago in the broadcast series... |
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Genji: Dawn of the Samurai takes you into an action-packed fantasy based on the ancient Japanese tale known as the Tale Of Genji. Set against the beautiful and elegant environments of feudal Japan, "Genji" delivers a story of two noble warriors engaged in a crusade against mythical forces controlling Japan... |
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In Throne Of Darkness you must quest to defeat a powerful demon who is destroying the mythical land of Yamato! Intense 8-man multiplayer games will test your battle skills to their limits! |
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Authentic Samurai Figure: Armor Series- #16 Nagamasa Kuroda Sale Price: $35.27 |
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The "Armor Series": For 1,500 years, the Samurai played a pivotal role in Japanese history. In fact, the history of that period is essentially the history of the samurai. The "Armor Series" is set during the Sengoku Period, a time of endless infighting within the nation... |
Antique Swords Are a Symbol of Japanese Culture
The antique swords of the once celebrated samurai are considered a symbol of Japanese culture. Interest is peaked around the world when you mention the words Samurai swords. Collectors come from the four corners of the earth to examine and discuss these swords of splendor.
Samurai antique swords range from simple designs made of iron to ceremonial sets embellished with gold, silver and copper. They range in price from a few hundred to a few hundred thousand dollars apiece.
How much a collector will pay for antique swords is determined by the quality of the craftsmanship and how well it has been preserved. If there is a famous story, known history or a famous owner that is attached to the sword the value will continue to climb.
These antique swords are impressive works of art, and a continued curiosity seems to build around them. The glory of the Samurai was his sword and his armor. His sword was considered his soul and was held in high spiritual esteem.
In the beginning of Japan's feudal times, pre-20th century, Japanese warlords equipped their armies with razor sharp swords and fancy sword fittings. The samurai evolved from being primitive fighters into having an invincible fearsome military reputation. These antique swords embodied the steel discipline, undying devotion and the supreme skill of the samurai. They were said to be superior to that of all others.
The samurai wore their swords as a status symbol during times of peace. As women wear their jewelry today so did the samurai wear his sword. Wealth, class, prestige and honor were represented by the wearing of the samurai sword. Although, in the quest for modernization the wearing of swords in public was banned in 1876.
The samurai sword has been glamorized with the existence of movies like "The Last Samurai" or the combat influences they had in "Star Wars". People today know these swords by the action that is portrayed in these movies and not their intricate details of design.
These prestigious antique swords are a symbol of the spirit of ancient Japan. The elegant detailed craftsmanship and exotic history of these beautiful swords will always intrigue and mesmerize us for years to come.
About the Author
Stevie Matsu is intrigued with antique swords, the samurai and his armor and more. If you would like to explore the world of these antique swords a little more visit here www.antiqueswordsite.com
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Japanese Samurai Warriors in Full Armor $39.99 Japanese Samurai Warriors in Full Armor - Giclee Print |
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Samurai $23.07 Samurai: An Illustrated History brings the violent, tumultuous, and, at the same time, elegant world of the medieval Japanese samurai to life. With a general introduction that examines the origins of the samurai and their rise to power, Samurai presents a chronological coverage of samurai history detailing the main battles, personnel, and general themes. Additional chapters are studies of samurai armor and weaponry, fortifications, and the changes in strategy and armor upon the introduction of firearms and cannon. All chapters are illustrated by photographs of battle re-enactments meticulously conducted by the enthusiastic historical re-enactment societies of Japan, and by line drawings of fortifications and armor. Samurai vividly details the long bloody era of the samurai, when sons killed their fathers, brothers attacked their brothers, wives betrayed their husbands and hosts their guests, and the forces of the samurai rulers destroyed those of the emperors and the monasteries. The samurai fought for property, lands, and money, and only rarely for honor--Samurai tells that compelling story with vigor. |
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Samurai Armor $24.99 Samurai Armor - Photographic Print |
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German Suit of Armor Standing Next to a Japanese Samurai Suit from 1700 A.D $69.99 German Suit of Armor Standing Next to a Japanese Samurai Suit from 1700 A.D - Photographic Print |
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Japanese Samurai in Armor and on Horseback as He Shoots Arrow from Thin, Graceful Bow $69.99 Japanese Samurai in Armor and on Horseback as He Shoots Arrow from Thin, Graceful Bow - Photographic Print |
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Japanese Samurai $32.29 "An introduction to the history and lifestyle of Japanese samurai"--Provided by publisher. |
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Japanese Costumes: Samurai $19.99 Japanese Costumes: Samurai - Premium Poster |
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Armor Samurai, Kyoto, Japan $29.99 Shin Terada Armor Samurai, Kyoto, Japan - Photographic Print |
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Japanese Woodblock, Samurai on Beach $14.99 Japanese Woodblock, Samurai on Beach - Premium Poster |
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Japanese Samurai, Kikuchi Temitsu $14.99 Japanese Samurai, Kikuchi Temitsu - Premium Poster |
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Japanese Woodblock, Arrogant Samurai $14.99 Japanese Woodblock, Arrogant Samurai - Premium Poster |
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Samurai Armor from the Ann and Gabriel Barbier-mueller Museum (Hardcover) $37.84 This extraordinary publication presents, for the first time, the samurai armor collection of the Ann and Gabriel Barbier-Mueller Museum in Dallas. The Barbier-Mueller has selectively amassed these pieces of armor over the past twenty-five years, ultimately forming one of the largest and most important collections of its kind in the world. It is composed of nearly three hundred objects, several of which are considered masterpieces, including suits of armor, helmets, masks, horse armor, and weaponry. The objects date from the 12th to the 19th century, with a particularly strong focus on Edo-period armor.Offering an exciting look into the world of the samurai warrior, the book begins with an introduction by Morihiro Ogawa. Essays by prominent scholars in the field highlight topics such as the phenomenon of the warrior in Japan, the development of the samurai helmet, castle architecture, women in samurai culture, and Japanese horse armor. The book`s final section consists of an extensive catalogue of objects, concentrating on 120 significant works in the collection. Lavishly illustrated in full color, each object is accompanied by an entry written by a scholar of Japanese armor. |
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The Samurai $10.41 In October 1613, four Japanese samurai travel to Mexico, then to Spain and Italy, where they are the first Japanese to set foot in Europe. Their seven-year journey, meant to obtain trading privileges with the West, becomes a profound spiritual journey for |
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Japanese Movie Poster: Samurai Edge $54.99 Japanese Movie Poster: Samurai Edge - Giclee Print |
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Japanese Movie Poster: Samurai Call $39.99 Japanese Movie Poster: Samurai Call - Giclee Print |
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