JAPANESE SAMURAI HELMET,Edo period (18th - 19th century). Iron bowl made of three circular rings, fitted on top with a solid cap. Cap is suspended by iron cross bar attached on sides of visor lower ring. Helmet is fitted with a five-stage solid-plate neck guard lacquered black and laced in blue-black. A plain and simple head protector. - 14 in. long front to back. Estimate $600-800
