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JAPAN, Black lacquered wood jingasa-type infantryman's helme…
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191
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JAPAN, Black lacquered wood jingasa-type infantryman's helme…
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Estimate €200 - €300
Voluntary lot
Description
JAPAN, Black lacquered wood jingasa-type infantryman's helmet (ashigaru) in the shape of a flattened truncated cone with wide black lacquered wood rims (roiro-nuri), red lacquered interior with blue fabric fastenings, gilded lacquer mon (probably Kitabatake or Minamoto clan) on the front, Edo period (1615-1868) - 12 x 35 x 36 cm (wear and missing lacquer)
COMMENTS: The jingasa is the helmet worn by ashigaru (infantrymen) and middle-ranking samurai during military campaigns, but also during processions and official ceremonies. A status object par excellence, the mon that adorns it indicates the wearer's clan affiliation.
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