Samurai, war helmet called a kabuto, signed Masuda Myōchin
Suji-bachi type
Japan - Edo Period (1603–1868)
Iron, lacquer, brass, silver, fibers, cotton, lacquer.

A Suji-bachi type kabuto consisting of a helmet (hachi) with fifty-four radiating blades, a four-tiered tehen, and six brass spokes. A brass frieze completes the decoration around the rim of the bowl. It is signed on the inside of the back.
Pair of short side wings, covered in leather and applied mòn (fukigaeshi).
The front part of the helmet is decorated with a five-rivet shinodaré and a removable brass ornament called the maedaté ; the latter depicts a war fan, called gunbai; it is signed on the back.
Wrought iron attachment ring (agemaki no kan). Natural iron visor (mabisashi) on top.
The neck guard (shikoro) is articulated with five natural iron strips covered in leather.
The interior is lined with fabric.

The kabuto is an object steeped in tradition for Japanese culture. An integral part of military armor, it was worn by high-ranking samurai.

Very good condition.
Sold with its base.

Text and photos © FCP CORIDON
Ref. LP6405