Oda Nobunaga - The Man Who Started New Japan -

Famous Samurai Feudal Lord Sculptures - ODA NOBUNAGA  1/4 scale 

Oda Nobunaga, the most well-known samurai general of the Sengoku Period swept the whole of Japan with his brand new thinking and bold military tactics.
He was the one who helped in the unification of Japan.

Nobunaga was a man of plasticity who adopted the Western culture before anyone else.
The best example is that Nobunaga was one of the earliest people in the world who possessed a large number of guns for having realized their power.
Being filled with ambition to integrate dominions of Japan into a whole country with the help of gun's power, Nobunaga has been described as a talent meanwhile a maniac as well.

Oda Nobunaga was a genius person who brought Japan in a turning point with his leadership skills.
He brought leadership skills to Japan for more than 400 years ago. Even the modern people in Japan get attracted to him.
In modern era, Oda Nobunaga will be the perfect leadership person to remove the violent of the modern era.

Nanban Kabuto Armor

During the Sengoku Period time, southern European traders visiting Japan gave their hosts samples of Spanish and Portuguese armor.
Japanese armor makers incorporated features from the European armor, and then went on to develop improved designs that included innovative features such as high quality metal protection plating.
This high-quality armor was duly named Nanban Kabuto – Nanban being a reference to Southern Europeans - and was worn only by the high ranking samurai generals in the Senkoku Period.
The quality of the armor was representative of the high status of the samurai generals.

[Modeling Production] Kensin Co. Ltd's modeling workshop

It was founded in 1997 as a professional three dimensional modeling.
In order to make the highly reputed and faithful production of historical figure of Sengoku Period, all these work is based on the historical research.
Most of the warlord’s images, creative helmets and armor,
the Buddhism art, all these kinds of the fine arts are produced to offer to the overseas poeple.

The Japan’s Azuchi Momoyama Period such as“tea ceremony”and“wall paintings”nobility fine arts be consistent uncommon in the era.
Oda Nobunaga is a fine art, also he is a mentor of religion.

He is a great emperor to and his presence is of great importance.
All the three dimensional sculpture of Sengoku Period (Oda Nobunaga) is made especially for the future generations.In order to make a documentary of the history of armor,
the reproduction of Oda Nobunaga is the first step to make the documents of the history.

Production Details

	"Insertion of Barbarian armor’s face guard" The Barbarian armor is made up of thick metal plate which did not have joints and was unable to make in the warring state period by the armor’s technology in Japan.
	“Nobunaga’s expression” The real look of the inner and hidden part of (Oda Nobunaga)’s full expression is reproduced with more elaboration.
	"An elaboration of thin chain details" The armor was made very perfectly and the finishing details of the modeling are prepared in a very high quality. More than the appearance of gun, the armor was made making the movement of freedom. All the materials such as iron, cloth, leather, texture of armors and various parts are faithfully reproduced.
	“The Matchlock gun” This gun is hold by Oda Nobunaga in Senkoku period during the battle. He carried this gun to fight in the battle and defeat the Takeda armies. In the Sengoku Period, Oda Nobunaga encouraged people earlier than anyone else to produce guns in large quantities. As a result, the Oda Nobunaga’s army defeated the Takeda army in the Battle of Nagashino． The matchlock gun which is hold by Nobunaga is reproduced precisely like a real one.

Technique of kneading wood

Through this wood kneading technique, the significance of color and texture was added as a lacquer.
In the material, there is a special combination of wood and it is mixed up.
Due to this, it not only helps to bring the color but also helps in bringing the natural and tasteful color and shades like the iron rust.
Also, the layers made by polishing also originate the shiny in the armor.
The molding, assembling and the finishing touch of the whole process is done by hand by the craftsman.
Due to the more effort and time spent by the craftsman in reproduction, the clear profundity can be seen in this item.

The material is called polystone, which is quite close to the hard object (stone). Due to the repeat of
adding polystone, the quality of metal can be reproduced.

In order to bring the texture in the armor, it is polished. In order to tie the string, one production time takes almost more than 30 hours.
This shows our craftsman put much effort and in reproduction process.
In the production, all the work is done by hand by craftsman.

All the coloring and decoration is done by the skillful craftsman one by one by hand.

Mantle; White pigment finishing

In order to bring the texture like the cloth in the mantle, the finish up is done by the white pigmentation in the surface.
The mantle brings the expression of the cloth fluttering in the windThe white pigmentation is the traditional material in which shell’s clam is crumbled and made powder which can be dissolved easily.
In the production of Japanese dolls, these kinds of materials are used in the production.

The coloring of the mantle is felt like it will be reserved in eyes for a very long time.
The appreciation of more than ten years is also not tiresome.
This item is able to keep in the room for decoration. 

Development and Co-operation for Oda Nobunaga

Artist-Unnou Souhaku

Born in 1962.

Since 1990,
He started to research and focus on the production of the original armors creation, helmets, kimono, own production of lacquerware from the time of “Azuchi Momoyama Period” and “Sengoku Period” of Japan.

In 1997,
Unnou Souhaku requested “Mr. Hiromichi Miura”, to develop the 1/4 scale real armor of “Samurai Warrior – Oda Nobunaga”, who is the only person associated with the preservation of Japanese helmets and armor in Japan.

Continuosly, there was development of other real armors of 1/4 scale of Samurai Warriors of “Sanada Yukimura” & “Uesugi Kensin”.
Under the watchful eye of artist and creative producer, Unno Souhaku, many professionals engaged in developing high accolades for its authentic reproduction of Sengoku period statues based on historical documents from the time.
The final result is a product made of the highest quality.

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

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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