Fireman's helmet with dragons and characters

Ca. 1825-30 (late Edo) Overall: 13 1/4 in. (33.6 cm) Citation Source image

Brass hachi of sixtyfour laminations with copper ribs. High kikuza. Duckbill visor, raised tehen, scalloped back. Repousse dragons on visor and rim. Loops in the back to attach fireman's cape to. Characters for the number 28 (in Japanese) inside a circle.

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Acquired at Bunkio Matsuki sale, 1906 ($25.00). no. 215 (?)
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