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A similar one illustrated in Japanese Armour Makers for the Samurai by Kei Kaneda Chappelear, p.204 figure 13
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AN OKITENUGUI KABUTO
Edo period, signed Haruta Tokimune
A fine russet iron helmet of striking form resembling a Japanese head towel, with deeply embossed and applied eyebrows, the neck guard (shikoro) of a rounded three-plate form (ko-manju) in iron), black lacquered and laced with dark blue lacing, signed Haruta Tokumune, 17th century
Edo period, signed Haruta Tokimune
A fine russet iron helmet of striking form resembling a Japanese head towel, with deeply embossed and applied eyebrows, the neck guard (shikoro) of a rounded three-plate form (ko-manju) in iron), black lacquered and laced with dark blue lacing, signed Haruta Tokumune, 17th century