Lot Essay
Previously sold in these Rooms, 22 April, 1987, lot 497
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EDO PERIOD (17TH CENTURY)
Details
A Kawari Kabuto (Eccentrically-Shaped Helmet)
Edo period (17th century)
Five-plate iron bowl covered with a lacquer structure formed as a butterfly, the antennae and body of the butterfly raised relief and the wings protruding from the back of the helmet, prominent eyebrows hammered up from the bowl above the peak; fitted with a four-lame neck guard laced in blue terminating in small turnbacks lacquered gold
Edo period (17th century)
Five-plate iron bowl covered with a lacquer structure formed as a butterfly, the antennae and body of the butterfly raised relief and the wings protruding from the back of the helmet, prominent eyebrows hammered up from the bowl above the peak; fitted with a four-lame neck guard laced in blue terminating in small turnbacks lacquered gold
Special notice
This lot is offered without reserve.
No sales tax is due on the purchase price of this lot if it is picked up or delivered in the State of New York.