EDO PERIOD JAPANESE SAMURAI YOROI KABUTO ZUNARI HELMET WITH SHIKORO

Armor

$1,975

Material

Iron

Color

Gold

Origin

Japan

Age / Period

Pre-1800

Dimensions

Height: 6.5 inches, Length: 11 inches, Diameter: 36 inches

Condition

Estate / Pre-owned

EDO PERIOD JAPANESE SAMURAI YOROI ZUNARI (Head shaped) KABUTO helmet. Multiple piece Hachi (bowl) construction. Some of original lacquer remains (on the outer shikoro). Four-piece Shikoro (Neck guard of a helmet). Original Shikoro blue-color lace. Original oharaidate (a rectangular hollow socket used to hold a maedate of a kabuto) intact for frontal Datemono (helmet crest) fastening. Gold color paint added later. Internal fabric liner (with a couple of rips), and fastening cord are present. Excellent preserved condition Height: 6.5 inches Length: 11 inches Diameter: 36 inches Weight: 2 lbs 12 oz