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M171 - Samouraï, XVI-XVIIs

ref. EK Castings Zinnfigur – Samouraï

EK castings M171 - Samourai,  XVI-XVIIs
 
Constant internal wars in Japan reached the maximum span from the mid 15th to the end of the 16th century. At this time, the central authority in the country was extremely weak. The provinces also gathered momentum daimyo largest clans, dominating the less powerful neighbors. As a result, the largest Japanese samurai clans clashed in the struggle for spheres of influence. This historical period, when "all fought against all" was called "The Age of warring provinces" ( "Sengoku - jidai").
Armor of the Samurai different decor on the chest of the breastplate. Such its constituent parts as Shoulders (sode) plate skirt (kusazuri) and Greaves (haydate) covered bear fur. Chain bracers (kote) have a ribbed plate of the forearm and hand protection (Tekki) with protuberances for seed fingers. Ribbed hat (Suji-Kabuto) has a front decoration (mae the Date) in the form of a demon's head. Half-mask (mempo) closes the face below the eyes and nose in the form of a plate made removable. On top of armor wearing colored sleeveless cape (dzimbaori). In the hands of the spear yari with a double-edged sword.