Date Masamune "One-eyed Dragon" The Genius Commander [Limited amount in stock]

[Limited amount in stock]

Famous Samurai Feudal Lord Sculptures - DATE MASAMUNE  1/4 scale

Date Masamune was a legendary warrior and leader. Date Masamune was solidified in the battle since his early young age. In the late Sengoku Period, Date Masamune was comet in the north east part of Japan.

Masamune, who is also regarded as role model of the Oda Nobunaga, was caught in an old tradition and delayed integration fearlessly louver. He became the head of the family, then he continued his challenge in the battle and in a very short period of time he was able to be the top leader in the prefecture.

At the early age of 18, Date Masamune became the successful daimyo and was Noshiagari in Oshu largest feudal lords. Date Masamune for the most part served the Tokugawa and Toyotomi loyalty. He took part in Osaka campaigns, (the summer
campaign of the siege of Osaka) and contributed to the victory, we continue to maintain without disturbing the camp in a state of confusion.

The artist, Unnou Souhaku, carefully researched about the armor costumes with the collection of materials available in the Sendai city.
Every details of the armor is carefully designed and the concept of the warriors has been reflected in its production.

According to the history, Date Masamune is known to be one-eyed person and his nickname is one-eye man, “Dokuganryu”.
This nickname implies “the one-eyed dragon.”
Therefore, our artisans carefully tried to develop the product based on the history information of the warrior.

Texture Reproduction

In producing a single statue, giving a texture to each part is quite difficult.
The armor consists of different materials like leather, iron, , cloth, lacquer and so on.
Therefore, in order to bring the texture of those materials in polystone material, artisans carefully use their hand techniques. With the additional of texture to each of the product, it looks more real and shiny.

Crescent Moon

This is the helmet (kabuto) ornament of Date Masamune "crescent moon", the only gold ornament of black-lacquered armor. A sharp shape of the ornament symbolizes Date Masamune himself, Shrewd Daimyo who was called as "One-eyed Dragon".
A gold leaf has been plated in the “crescent moon” shaped ornament by the artisans and help to bring glow to the statue.

Our artisans demonstrate their advance painting techniques while using the gold leaf in different parts of the statue.

Donated works

This productswas dedicated to Zuihouden, a place related to Date Masamune.

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.

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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

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