The Samurai: Japanese Arms and Armour

The Samurai: Japanese Arms and Armour

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A momonari kabuto [peach-shaped helmet] | Momoyama - Edo period, late 16th - early 17th century

VAT reduced rateUK: Greenford Park Warehouse

Lot Closed

May 10, 01:21 PM GMT

Estimate

12,000 - 15,000 GBP

Lot Details

Description

A momonari kabuto [peach-shaped helmet]

Momoyama - Edo period, late 16th - early 17th century


the red lacquered two plate iron bowl of momonari [peach-shaped] form with a central raised ridge, decorated in red takamaki-e with bonji [Sanskrit characters], plain red lacquer mabisashi [peak] and fukigaeshi [turnbacks], single tiered shikoro [neck guard] with kebiki odoshi [close-spaced lacing] in dark blue braid, yak hair edging, metal kuwagata [stylised horns] of later date


The bowl to peak: 24.5 cm., 9⅝ in.

The shikoro to peak: 27.2 x cm., 10¾ in. 


Please note that the lot is sold without the display stand. A stand can be ordered through the department

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