Militaria, Clocks, & Science
Description:
Red-lacquered Kabuto or Samurai Helmet, Japan, 17th century, iron helmet with red lacquered surface, five laced lames, two frontal hooks to support a plate, blue cloth liner, and chin guards, ht. 11, wd. 12, dp. 13 in.
Provenance: Collection of George Snook, M.D.
Estimate $400-600
Areas of loss to laquer, lining partially detached.
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Keywords
George Snook, JapanChristopher D. Fox
Vice President
Director, Historic Arms & Militaria
Associate Deputy Director, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
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