An antique Japanese Edo Period Kabuto (helmet) featuring a tetsu sabiji (iron rust-like finish) bowl. It is adorned with a black lacquered shikoro (neck guard) and is signed. More details and images are expected to be added.
NihontoWatch
Kabuto only
Unsigned
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.
A$4,500
An antique Japanese Edo Period Kabuto (helmet) featuring a tetsu sabiji (iron rust-like finish) bowl. It is adorned with a black lacquered shikoro (neck guard) and is signed. More details and images are expected to be added.
NihontoWatchKabuto only
Unsigned
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.
A$4,500