An o-boshi kabuto [helmet with large raised rivets] | Signed Muneaki saku (made by Muneaki) | Edo period, 17th century

The Property of a European Academic Collector

An o-boshi kabuto [helmet with large raised rivets]

Signed Muneaki saku (made by Muneaki)

Edo period, 17^th century

the russet iron bowl of melon shaped form with large raised rivets, terminating in a four-stage copper-gilt tehen kanamono of chrysanthemum form, large russet iron peak, large black lacquer turnbacks, three-tiered black lacquer itamono-jikoro with spaced lacing in dark blue braid, linen and leather interior lining

The bowl to peak: 29 cm., 11½ in.

Please note the helmet is sold without the display stand.