Japan, late Muromachi (1333-1573) to early Edo period (1615-1868)
A thirty -plate iron sujibachi kabuto (ridged helmet) with three-tiered lacquered shikoro, lacquered fukigaeshi and real gourd with horsehair as maedate. The lacquered iron menpo (face mask) with a white moustache made from horsehair and three-lame yodarekake.
HEIGHTS 16.5 and 24 cm
Condition: Worn condition, crackling and losses to the lacquer. Generally, very well preserved. Provenance: Hungarian private collection.