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83 | A RARE BLACK-LACQUER
KAWARI KABUTO

Japan, Muromachi (1573-1615) to early Edo period (1615-1868)

A rare kawari kabuto (eccentrically shaped helmet). The black-
lacquered iron plate helmet forming to a point at the top, with a five
tiered iron etchu-jikoro (neck guard), the gilt maedate (forecrest)
of circular shape, the fukigaeshi (turned back portions) each with
a clan-mon in relief and in an octagonal frame, the wakidate (side
crests) in the form of long and slender animal ears.
With an associated wood stand.
SIZE 54 x 58.5 cm
WEIGHT 3.2 kg (incl. stand), WEIGHT 2.8 kg (the kabuto only)
Condition: Excellent condition with minor wear.
Provenance: Hungarian private collection.

AUCTION
COMPARISON
A related kawari kabuto
was sold by Bonhams, Arts
of the Samurai, 30 October 2017,
New York, lot 448 (sold for
9,375 USD).

Estimate EUR 12,000
Starting price EUR 6,000

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