{"product_id":"christian-samurai-armor-antique-edo-period-life-size-yoroi-w-chest-japanese","title":"Christian Samurai Armor Antique Edo Period Life Size Yoroi w\/chest Japanese","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Mysterious Cross Hidden Within the Wisteria Crest\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThe cuirass of this armor bears an \u003cstrong\u003eascending wisteria crest\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the blossoms facing upward. What makes the design particularly unusual is the presence of a \u003cstrong\u003ecross-shaped symbol\u003c\/strong\u003e—an element not normally found in this type of family crest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto;\" width=\"300\" alt=\"Wisteria family crest with a cross-shaped symbol\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0644\/9210\/9996\/files\/kamon.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eIn a standard downward-facing wisteria crest, the central branch divides upward into three sections. Although this may resemble a cross at first glance, the two side branches curve upward and do not form a true cruciform shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eIf the conventional crest had simply been turned upside down to create an ascending-wisteria design, the three branches should point downward. However, the symbol on this armor appears deliberately arranged in the form of a cross.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eFurther evidence can be found in the decorative paper labels attached to the helmet and several other components of the armor. Hidden within their grass-like patterns are additional motifs that also appear to resemble crosses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto;\" width=\"300\" alt=\"Samurai armor detail\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0644\/9210\/9996\/files\/GEO5560.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eTaken together, these highly unusual details suggest that the Christian symbolism may have been intentional. It is therefore possible that this armor once belonged to a \u003cstrong\u003eChristian samurai\u003c\/strong\u003e, or to someone who wished to discreetly incorporate Christian imagery into the design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; color: rgb(83, 83, 83); font-family: 'Open Sans'; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile its exact history cannot be confirmed, the concealed cross motifs give this armor a particularly intriguing and mysterious character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-family: 'Open Sans';\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Open Sans;\"\u003eAntique : has damages, repairs, fadedness, stains and scratches. Please check the pictures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Open Sans;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-family: 'Open Sans';\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(83, 83, 83);\"\u003e[Primary Material] Iron. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #535353; font-family: Open Sans;\"\u003e[Age] Antique Edo Period\u003cbr\u003e[Size(Approx.)] Adult life size.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(83, 83, 83); font-family: 'Open Sans';\"\u003e160cm when assembled (armor stand used: 80cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(83, 83, 83); font-family: 'Open Sans';\"\u003eArmor Chest included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #535353; font-family: Open Sans;\"\u003eArmor stand is not included, contact us if you need it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #535353; font-family: Open Sans;\"\u003eShipping via FedEx or UPS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-family: 'Open Sans'; font-size: 12px; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px;\"\u003eShipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-family: 'Open Sans'; font-size: 12px; text-align: justify;\"\u003eWe will ship via FedEx or UPS or EMS.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-family: 'Open Sans'; font-size: 12px; text-align: justify;\"\u003eIt may take longer depending on the shipping and transportation situation in your country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-family: 'Open Sans'; font-size: 12px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-family: 'Open Sans'; font-size: 12px; text-align: justify;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-family: 'Open Sans'; font-size: 12px; text-align: justify;\"\u003eWe promise to \u003cspan style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; color: rgb(255, 140, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px;\"\u003epack your item carefully\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-family: 'Open Sans'; font-size: 12px; text-align: justify;\"\u003eIf you are looking for other items, please contact us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-family: 'Open Sans'; font-size: 12px; text-align: justify;\"\u003eWe may be able to find it for you.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Katte-ya \/ KintsugiZamurai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46776660033708,"sku":"ARM072","price":2180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0644\/9210\/9996\/files\/57_ee5e3e4d-af68-47df-8040-79040070e63e.jpg?v=1784197184","url":"https:\/\/katte-ya.jp\/products\/christian-samurai-armor-antique-edo-period-life-size-yoroi-w-chest-japanese","provider":"Katte-ya \/ KintsugiZamurai","version":"1.0","type":"link"}