Kabuto (1) - Antique - Japan - 1700-1750 Edo Period (1600-1868)

THis is a Tetsu sabiji jūni-ken ko-boshi kabuto
鉄錆地十二間小星兜
Kabuto from the Edo period. 17/18th century . Kabuto signed Shigeie saku 重家作 ,made by Shigeie .

特別貴重資料 (Tokubetsu Kichō Shiryō)江戸時代中期 (Edo Jidai Chūki)鉄錆地十二間小星兜 (Tetsu sabiji jūni-ken ko-boshi kabuto)
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This is an authentic ,strong and martial hoshi-bachi kabuto Samurai .
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A rare kabuto with documented papers of the NKBKHK as important special material
Tokubetsu Kicho Shiryo 特別貴重資料 authentification documents .
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An iron kabuto collector grade signed by the maker Shigeie dated by the NKBKHK in the midle of the Edo period : 1680-1750 .
江戸時代中期 Edo Jidai Chūki .
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The armorsmith Shigeie 重家 is known as member of the Myochin school .
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This rare kabuto was made with 12 plates in russet iron ,with interesting features : fukigaeshi ,shikoro shape wih, blue odoshi and gilded inside .
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A testimony of a special command ,and of the rank of the owner.
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Note the mabisashi is secured by 3 big domed byo .

The hachi shape is superb and the tehen no kanamono or hachimanza is composed of 5 levels and gilded,
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The hachi is cover with hoshi/ball hand forged, they are rare elements .
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Also two mantras on the fukigaeshi Finely done.
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Included an antique small sword of Fudo-Myoo as maedate , a logic association on this kabuto and a protection .
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Strong martial kabuto signed with NKBKHK documents included, for study ,investment or collection.
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Good stage of preservation, but not perfect this is an antique kabuto with aged patina ,
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Feel the beauty and craftsmanship of Japanese Artisans , as well as the History of Japan and the Samurai with this rare helmet , documents of authentification included .
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( free worldwide shipping ).
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Import taxes outside Europe are the responsability of the buyer.