NihontoWatchNihontoWatchEdo period This is a highly unique kawari kabuto with a kashiradaka-style nerigawa-made kinpaku-oshi toppa-nari kabuto-hachi entirely covered in kusari. The shikoro also takes the form of draped kusari. I have seen several examples in published works, but the actual object is a rare item of which I have never seen a surviving specimen. Authentic kawari kabuto are surprisingly difficult to collect even when attempting to gather various types, making this a precious piece.
NihontoWatchOffered by Kinokuniya
Kabuto only
Kawari-kabuto
Unsigned
Edo
Machine translation from the shop's Japanese · may contain errors ·
We could not find an authenticity certificate on the seller’s listing. Japanese armour is normally certified by the Nihon Katchū Bugu Kenkyū Hozon Kai (the armour society). Without one, the attribution is the seller’s own assessment and has not been independently verified — treat it with caution and ask the dealer about certification before buying.
¥1,800,000