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                                                                              A MAGNIFICENT KAWARI KABUTO
                                                                              EDO PERIOD, 17TH CENTURY
                                                                              the iron helmet of six lobes in the form of
                                                                              the head of Jurōjin, boldly modelled and
                                                                              decorated overall in black lacquer, the
                                                                              eyes decorated in gold hiramaki-e, four tier
                                                                              shikoro [neckguard] with black lacing
                                                                              32 cm., 12⅝in. high
                                                                              ‡ £ 50,000-70,000
                                                                              € 56,500-79,000   US$ 62,500-87,000


           34      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.
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