A Large Scallop-Shell-Form Helmet ( O-itara gai nari kawari kabuto ) Edo Period (17th Century) The simple three-plate zu-nari (head-shape) helmet bowl with large scallop-shaped decorative flange with two side fins and embossed eyebrows at the front, the plain five-tier iron itamono hineno-jikoro (close-fitting solid-plate neck guard) with small fukigaeshi (turnbacks) laced in dark blue sugake-odoshi (spaced lacing), the whole piece lacquered black 167/8 x 18½in. (43 x 47cm.)
A Large Scallop-Shell-Form Helmet ( O-itara gai nari kawari kabuto ) Edo Period (17th Century) The simple three-plate zu-nari (head-shape) helmet bowl with large scallop-shaped decorative flange with two side fins and embossed eyebrows at the front, the plain five-tier iron itamono hineno-jikoro (close-fitting solid-plate neck guard) with small fukigaeshi (turnbacks) laced in dark blue sugake-odoshi (spaced lacing), the whole piece lacquered black 167/8 x 18½in. (43 x 47cm.)
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