Kawa Zusumi Iyozane Dou

Era: Late Momoyama-Early Edo

Style: Kawazusumi Hon Iyozane Ni Mai Dou (Leather wrapped two section cuirass composed of true scale)

Region: Likely Etchu province – Kyushu

Signature: None

School: Etchu

Ownership: Likely a retainer of the Hosokawa clan

Here is a rather rare type of dou in near mint condition. Unlike many kawazusumi iyozane dou, this example is actual hon iyozane, meaning that rather than bands of iron plate cut to look like individual scales, this dou is indeed composed of true small scales laced together by leather cord, before being wrapped in the outer leather (horse leather). This style of dou was popularized by the Hosokawa clan and it is believed that a similar one was worn by Hosokawa Tadaoki at the battle of Sekigahara. This example is an earlier type of this style. This dou would match well with just about any sangu and kabuto and would be an excellent base for a top notch armor.

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