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MOMOYAMA PERIOD (LATE 16TH-EARLY 17TH CENTURY) , SIGNED ODA YOSHISHIGE
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AN IRON SUJIBACHI KABUTO
MOMOYAMA PERIOD (LATE 16TH-EARLY 17TH CENTURY) , SIGNED ODA YOSHISHIGE
Helmet [kabuto]:
A thirty-two-plate russet iron sujikabuto (ridged helmet), with six-tier hachimanza (decorative component at the apex of the helmet bowl) of iron, shibuichi and gilt, with iron shinodare (two sets of pendant arrow shaped decorative pieces), the sweeping expansive mabisashi (brim) with incised shibuichi (copper alloy) edging and clad with kinkarakawa (gilt decorated ornamental leather)
Neck guard [shikoro]:
The large double fukigaeshi (turn-backs) clad with kinkarakawa (gilt decorated ornamental leather) and applied with silver agarifuji-mon (family crest of wisteria), underside of koshimaki lacquered in gilt
Accompanied by a certificate No.12042141 as Kisho tokubetsu hozon (Rare and especially worth of preservation) issued by the Kokusai Nihon Kachu Bugu Shinko Kyokai (International Society for the Promotion of Japanese Armor)
MOMOYAMA PERIOD (LATE 16TH-EARLY 17TH CENTURY) , SIGNED ODA YOSHISHIGE
Helmet [kabuto]:
A thirty-two-plate russet iron sujikabuto (ridged helmet), with six-tier hachimanza (decorative component at the apex of the helmet bowl) of iron, shibuichi and gilt, with iron shinodare (two sets of pendant arrow shaped decorative pieces), the sweeping expansive mabisashi (brim) with incised shibuichi (copper alloy) edging and clad with kinkarakawa (gilt decorated ornamental leather)
Neck guard [shikoro]:
The large double fukigaeshi (turn-backs) clad with kinkarakawa (gilt decorated ornamental leather) and applied with silver agarifuji-mon (family crest of wisteria), underside of koshimaki lacquered in gilt
Accompanied by a certificate No.12042141 as Kisho tokubetsu hozon (Rare and especially worth of preservation) issued by the Kokusai Nihon Kachu Bugu Shinko Kyokai (International Society for the Promotion of Japanese Armor)
Special notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.
Brought to you by
Takaaki Murakami (村上高明)
Vice President, Specialist and Head of Department