NihontoWatchNihontoWatchThis is an Edo period Suji Bachi Kabuto, a Japanese helmet, featuring eight iron plates and an elaborate front crest. The maedate includes a brass crescent moon and two oxidized copper kuwagata elements. The fukigaeshi are gold-lacquered, and the shikoro consists of five iron plates laced with dark blue cords.
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Single component
8-plate · Suji-bachi
Unsigned
Kon (dark blue)
Edo
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.
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€3,100