A repoussé helmet (uchidashi kabuto), Japan, Edo period, 18th century

Auction Closed

June 11, 03:42 PM GMT

Estimate

20,000 - 30,000 EUR

Lot Details

Lire en français

Description

the richly patinated russet iron bowl finely hammered in high relief with three stylised aoi [leaves of wild ginger], chrysanthemum-form rivets, the peak hammered with furrowed brow, the black lacquer turnbacks emblazoned with crane crests (tsuru mon), four-tiered black lacquer neck guard with close-spaced lacing in dark blue braid, the reverse with ushirodate-dai [stand for an ushirodate]

The bowl to peak: 28 cm., 11 in.

The export of this property from France (including to other Member States of the European Union), as well as export from the European Union, may be subject to one or more export or import licenses being granted. Sotheby’s, upon request and for an administrative fee, may apply for a license to export your Lot(s) outside France.

L’exportation de ce bien hors de France (y compris vers d’autres pays de l’Union Européenne), ainsi que son exportation hors de l’Union Européenne, peuvent-être subordonnées à l’obtention d’une ou plusieurs autorisation(s) d’exporter ou d’importer. Sotheby’s, sur demande et contre paiement de frais administratifs, peut présenter une demande d’autorisation pour exporter votre(vos) Lot(s) hors de France.