"43-slat Wrought Iron Samurai Kabuto Of The Matsunaga Clan - Edo Period (1603-1868)."
KABUTO composed of 43 riveted slats of glossy black lacquered wrought iron (slight wear). THEHEN NO ANA (opening at the top) in gilded copper with four degrees. SHIKORO (neck cover) with four degrees in black lacquered iron and blue silk braid (slight wear). FUKIGAESHI (fins) in black lacquered leather decorated with a silver mon engraved with the mon of the MATSUNAGA clan. (restoration on the back of the right fin and losses to the lacquer). MABI SA SHI (visor) in lacquered wrought iron (slight losses). MAEDATE in carved and gilded wood depicting an oni head with large ears and long horns. Dimensions: 25 x 36 x 37 cm. Sold with the base Dimensions with the base: 44 x 36 x 37 cm.