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Japanese Samurai Suji Bachi Kabuto

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:750.00 USD Estimated At:1,500.00 - 3,000.00 USD
Japanese Samurai Suji Bachi Kabuto
36 plate Tetsu (Iron) Suji Bachi helmet, raised ribs where plates join, each plate is connected with five hammered rivets, overall shape is known as akoda-nari due to its resemblance to the akoda, a squash-like fruit. the Tehen (Central top piece) is 4 layered, and the Mabisashi (Visor) has five hammered rivets, and the traditional red lacquer on the underside (Chipped). Has a Haraidate fore crest holder for Maedate. No liner, or Shikoro (neck protector)Unsigned, believe late 16th century to early 17th century,