"Kabuto Helmet Ornament Called Maedate - Japan - Circa 1900"
KABUTO HELMET ORNAMENT called MAEDATE Japan, circa 1900
Brass, wood and pigments
H. 33; L 41 cm
(slight accidents)
Consisting of a double brass fin, this maedate is centred on a carved wooden demon, called an oni, enhanced with polychrome pigments. It has a large pair of horns with golden tips and long incisors, and its ears are cut to resemble bat wings.
On the reverse, a hook is used to attach the maedate to the kabuto.
Text and photos © FCP CORIDON
Catalogue number: 4725
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