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Antique Samurai Menpo w Ringed Skirt
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Japanese:
Pre 1700 item# 1118198
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Brandywine Militaria
215-531-4376
$509
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Interesting menpo. Below is an old ring mail skirt laced on. It looks like this is the correct configuration and intended use but the skirt has been laced on with a modern shoelace. Apparently a quick repair by previous owner, this is reflected in the price. Overall reasonably solid condition. The gold wire border on the skirt is frayed from age and there menpo itself has a crack on one side (Please see photos attached). A bargain price if you need a filler menpo until a more elaborate example i ...click for details
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Japanese Ivory Figurine Fat Traveler
Ethnic:
Japanese:
Pre 1990 item# 1035179
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Brandywine Militaria
215-531-4376
$160
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Ivory figurine of a fat traveler. Slightly larger then the size of a netsuke (5.5cm tall), this item is carved with a base and has no holes as a typical netsuke would. This fat little traveler has a fan in one hand, is carrying a stuffed backpack and has a traditional three chambered ojimi hanging from his belt. Despite his heavy load he is looking forward with a most pleasant look on his face. Flat bottom shows off a very nice ivory grain. There is the residue of a price sticker from sometime i ...click for details
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