Japan Fine Art by Kensin- Sanada Yukimura 1/4 scale

　Japan Fine Art by Kensin- Sanada Yukimura 1/4
　scale

　　 Sanada Yukimura was a samurai warrior of the Sengoku Period
　 and was well known as the leading general on the defending side
　 during the Summer Campaign of the Siege of Osaka (The statue
　 complete with armor, stands 36 cm tall).

　　 Sanada lived by his beliefs and was loyal to Toyotomi Hideyoshi.
　 Sanada decisively outfought the overwhelming massive army of
　 Tokugawa and therefore distinguished himself as a renowned
　 military commander. Sanada was known all over Japan as its “best
　 soldier” and was admired, even by his enemies, for his fighting style
　 that encompassed wisdom and bravery. Whilst he lost the battle, he
　 fought to the end with a deep obligation and royalty, and was thus
　 honored as “the paragon of all warriors”.

　　 The Busho (Japanese Military Commander) statue is reproduced
　 showing him wearing an elaborate Kacchu (armor and helmet)
　 costume. Sanada is reposeful as he poses in a state of quiet
　 meditation. This warrior statue is an accurate reproduction based
　 on historical research undertaken by an expert in armor of the
　 Sengoku period.

　　　　 The Artist - Unnou Souhaku

　　　　　 Born in 1962.
　　 In 1997, Unnou Souhaku established a group of professionals engaged in
　　 developing three dimensional models. The group has received especially
　　 high accolades for its authentic reproduction of Sengoku period statues
　　 based on historical documents from the time. Unnou’s products, including
　　 original armor, helmets, and Buddhist statues, reflect the best of Japanese
　　 art and are well-received all over the world.

　　 Under the watchful eye of artist and creative producer, Unno Souhaku, the
　　 ten or more artists working for KENSIN Kobo Studio, each expertly work on
　　 different product manufacturing tasks such as molding, assembly, finishing,
　　 and painting. The final result is a product made of the highest quality.

Hotokedou Gusoku (Seamless body armor)

It is said that Hotokedou Gusoku, or seamless body armor, originally comes from the smooth and
seamless breasts of Buddha statues.
It was often used in the Sengoku period as an actual type of body armor, because it was easy to
deflect bullets and spears.The costume has been reproduced based on existing materials at the
Sanada An, a temple built in the residence of Sanada clan, and also on armor belonging to the
Takeda clan who Sanada also served. We have added original decorative elements to reflect the
high importance of SANADA Yukimura.

Painting

Sanada’s armour is well-known for using an original red color in the Akazonae, the military unit
associated with him. Japanese craftsmen demonstrate their advanced painting techniques in the
red color finish, which is a combination of various color tones and textures.
It takes more than 40 hours to produce a single statue.

Molding

The production of a statue is much more advanced and complicated than making something in
two-dimension.The reproduction work needed, such as precise assembly, finish and painting is
much, and requires excellent techniques and a lot of time. Every Sanada red helmet is finished
by a craftsman’s own hand.

The production requires plenty of time and of course the expert techniques of the craftsmen in
our factory. The historical research about the armor is done properly and helps to create an
accurate and authentic sculpture. With all the techniques and skills used to reproduce this item,
the final result is a work of art that is highly valuable, rare and unique.

Product Information

Unit Price: 200,000 JPY (tax excluded)
Attachments: Name Stand, Exclusive box (can be used for storage), serial number
Size: W29cm x D39cm x H36.5 cm (including the base)
Originated & Manufactured by: Japan/Kensin Co., LTD
Net Weight: 5 kg

　　【Products are able to see in Tokyo / Nihonbashi Office】

　　　Reservation is required before visiting Kensin Co., LTD.
　　　Please kindly contact us @ assist@art-of-war.jp by an E-mail or you are able to call us
　　　at phone number: +81-03-5299-5617 for an appointment.

　　　Opening & Closing Time: 10:00 a.m. ~ 18:00 p.m. (Tuesday – Saturday)
　　　※We are closed for Sunday and Monday.
　　　※Reservation required for a visit (at least 2 days before)

　　　Access Information:
　　　1. 3 minutes from Kanda station of JR Yamanote Line (South Exit)
　　　2. 5 minutes from Mitsukoshimae Station of Tokyo Metro Ginza Line
　　　3. Shin- Nihonbashi Station of Soubu Line

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　