4 - 4. 4W EXCENTRIC-SHAPED HELMET, KAWARI KABUTO
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Estimate 6 000 € - 9 000 €

Description

4. 4W EXCENTRIC-SHAPED HELMET, KAWARI KABUTO Japan, Edo period (1615–1868), 18th/19th century Designed in the style of a tōkanmuri (Chinese official’s hat), constructed from a simple iron bowl finished with a superstructure of wood, paper and lacquer; the gently sloping peak above a scalloped front is lacquered black with red highlights; the sides are fitted with gilt-metal wakidate (side ornaments) in the form of stiff ribbons pierced with scrolling vines; the front features a red-lacquered sun disc maedate (front ornament); the helmet fitted with a five-lame shikoro (neck guard) laced in purple and white, terminating in small fukigaeshi (turnbacks) decorated with wisteria crests in gold lacquer 35 cm (13 3/4 in.) high × 36 cm (14 1/8 in.) wide To be sold without reserve

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About the sale Asian Decorative Art, including Japanese Weapons and Armour, from a European Collection

Auction location

Auction time 23/10/2026 à 12h00

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4 - 4. 4W EXCENTRIC-SHAPED HELMET, KAWARI KABUTO See original version (French)

4 - 4. 4W EXCENTRIC-SHAPED HELMET, KAWARI KABUTO
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