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THE PROPERTY OF A FR ENCH COLLECTOR
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THE PROPERTY OF A FRENCH COLLECTOR
AN IRON KABUTO [HELMET]
SIGNED SAOTOME IYETADA
EDO PERIOD, 17 TH CENTURY
the sixty-two plate iron kabuto with riveted
mabisahi [peak] and fukigaeshi [turnbacks]
with mon, three-tier shikoro [neckguard] with
elaborate gilt tehan kanemono
38 cm., 15 in. wide.
£ 8,000-10,000
€ 9,000-11,300 US$ 10,000-12,500
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THE PROPERTY OF A FRENCH COLLECTOR
AN EBOSHI-STYLE KABUTO
[HELMET]
MOMOYAMA PERIOD, LATE 16 TH
CENTURY
the iron eboshi [court cap] form decorated
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in gold and black lacquer, now worn with
age and use, fukigaeshi [turnbacks] in gold
lacquer, five-tier shikoro [neckguard] with
blue lacing
32 cm., 12½ in. wide.
£ 10,000-15,000
€ 11,300-16,900 US$ 12,500-18,700
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36 Buyers are liable to pay both the hammer price (as estimated above) and the buyer’s premium together with any applicable taxes and Artist’s Resale Right (which will depend on the individual circumstances).
Refer to the Buying at Auction and VAT sections at the back of this catalogue for further information.
