JAPANESE SAMURAI HELMET,Edo period (18th - 19th century). Single piece iron bowl fitted with additional protective plate in front, and lacquered russet, two lame neck guard of solid plates lacquered black and laced with spaced faded beige lacing fukikaeshi (turnbacks) covered in gold leather with applied high relief mon (family crest), gold lacquered wood scroll (madate) front helmet piece. - 11 3/4 in. Estimate $850-950
