AN IRON 62-PLATE SUJI KABUTO
Edo period (1615-1868), 18th century
Edo period (1615-1868), 18th century
The russet iron helmet constructed of 62 vertical plates riveted together to form and even profile with a slightly bulbous back, the four-stage tehen kanamono of iron, the three-lame manju jikoro lacquered red and black in Negoro style and laced in blue sugake lacing, the fukigaeshi applied with stenciled leather and gilt-metal crests
7in (17.7cm) high, the helmet only
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Edo period (1615-1868), 18th century
Edo period (1615-1868), 18th century
The russet iron helmet constructed of 62 vertical plates riveted together to form and even profile with a slightly bulbous back, the four-stage tehen kanamono of iron, the three-lame manju jikoro lacquered red and black in Negoro style and laced in blue sugake lacing, the fukigaeshi applied with stenciled leather and gilt-metal crests
7in (17.7cm) high, the helmet only