Lobster back helmet (kabuto)

early 17th century (early Edo) Overall: 14 13/16 in. (37.7 cm) Citation Source image

Iron plates (three) riveted together, with a rounded bowl, a short pointed visor and a tail in the back. The tail which is the third plate was embossed to simulate laminated sheets of metal. The bottom of the tail is lacquered dark brown. A copper plume holder, decorated with...

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Acquired at Bunkio Matsuki sale, 1906, no. 260 ($70.00?)
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