Japanese Works of Art - 20th May 2026

Lot 695

A Japanese spectacular helmet (kawari kabuto)

Estimate £6,000 - £8,000

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Description

AN IMPRESSIVE JAPANESE HELMET (KAWARI KABUTO)
MOMOYAMA PERIOD, LATE 16TH CENTURY

The tall iron hachi formed of six iron plates lacquered red, five-tier shikoro with blue odoshi, small fukigaeshi, black lacquered mabisashi, fabric lining, 36 cm.