JAPANESE SAMURAI HELMET,Edo period (18th - 19th century). Lacquered iron bowl is made with sixteen plates. Bowl is fitted with three-stage gilt-copper tehen kanamono (ornamental ring on top of the bowl); four plate solid-plate neck guard lacquered black on the exterior and laced in spaced faded gold/yellow lacing; fukikaeshi (turnbacks) lacquered with copper mon (family crest). Together with matching lacquered iron half-mask (menpo) with detachable nose plate, forged with high cheeks and deep wrinkles and lacquered black; nose piece applied with a moustache; fitted with four-lame solid-plate throat guard, lacquered black and laced in spaced faded gold/yellow. - 10 1/2 in. high. Estimate $1,300-1,500
