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ITEM DESCRIPTION:

Magnificent kawari kabuto from the Edo period, a sculptural and imposing example designed to display the wearer’s identity and rank during ceremonial or parade use.

General Description

The helmet presents an internal structure of forged iron, reinforced with an outer surface modeled in hardened leather (nerikawa), a material that allowed the armorer to create more expressive yet lightweight shapes.
Its tall, backward-curving silhouette corresponds to the tatemono or eboshi kabuto style, highly popular among daimyō and high-ranking officers.

The exterior is finished in black urushi lacquer, retaining a deep gloss that contrasts elegantly with the natural patina of age. The piece combines structural solidity with refined ceremonial aesthetics.

The shikoro (neck guard) is composed of articulated lacquered plates joined with traditional cords. Inside, traces of red urushi lacquer remain—applied both for protection and as a symbolic element associated with vitality and martial energy.

Maedate and Ornamentation

The kabuto features a spectacular triple ornamental assembly: one elongated rectangular front plate and two large golden lateral “wings.” These components are crafted in wood or hardened leather coated with gold leaf, with the front plate finely engraved with kikkō-mon (turtle-shell) geometric motifs—symbols of longevity and resilience.

Together they form a triple maedate, intended to make the wearer instantly recognizable in battle or processions. The lateral golden wings add a dynamic presence and convey strong spiritual symbolism, often associated with divine or legendary beings.

Interior and Condition

The interior preserves original padding remnants and structural integrity. The natural patina and slight oxidation on the iron base confirm its authentic Edo-period origin.

Historical and Aesthetic Analysis

The kawari kabuto of this period illustrate the evolution of samurai helmets from battlefield equipment to works of art representing social status and identity.
This example, combining iron, hardened leather, and gilding, epitomizes the mature aesthetic of mid-Edo craftsmanship.

The engraved geometric motif on the front plate suggests influence from the Kaga or Echizen schools, both renowned for integrating decorative patterns into lacquered surfaces.
The result is a piece that communicates both authority and refinement—an emblem of 18th-century daimyō sophistication and symbolic artistry.

Technical Sheet

Type: Kawari kabuto (Torioi / Tatemono style)

Period: Edo (18th century)

Materials: Forged iron (core), hardened leather (nerikawa), gold leaf, black and red urushi lacquer

Shikoro: Multi-plate, black lacquered

Maedate: Triple (engraved frontal plate and gilded lateral wings)

Decoration: Kikkō-mon geometric pattern

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Bronce, Laca, hierro, Bronce dorado

Kabuto - Japón Periodo Edo (1600-1868)

Champán

Precio de reserva

Sin precio de reserva

Presupuesto

Fecha final 

mañana

lunes

13 junio

domingo

hoy 

martes

miércoles

12 junio

15 junio

jueves

14 junio

Ubicación

Francia

Italia

Alemania

Bélgica

España

Países Bajos

República Checa

Croacia

Austria

Chipre

Dinamarca

Portugal

Rumanía

Eslovaquia

Suiza

Finlandia

Reino Unido

Grecia

Irlanda

Luxemburgo

Marca

Veuve Clicquot

Moët & Chandon

Bruno Paillard

Bollinger

Gosset

Louis Roederer

Perrier-Jouët

Fleury

Edouard Brun

Ruinart

Deutz

Krug

Armand de Brignac

Taittinger

Gremillet

Charles Heidsieck

Collet

Barons de Rothschild

Piper Heidsieck

Philipponnat

Vranken

Régis Poissinet

Dom Pérignon

Billecart-Salmon

Louis Armand

Tamaño de la botella

Botellas (0,75 L)

Botella (0,75 L)

Magnum (1,5 L)

Magnums (1,5 L)

Doble Magnum/Jeroboam (3.0 L)

Matusalem (6,0 L)

Medias botellas (0,375 L)

Media botella (0.375 L)

Imperial (6,0 L)

Nebuchadnezzar (15,0 L)

Botella (0,7 L)

Botellas (0,7 L)

750 ml

Objeto

Champán vintage

Champán rosado

Vino

Champán de añada

Vino blanco

Vino tinto

Vino espumoso

Botella

Vino rosado

Whisky mezclado

País de origen

Material

Cristal

Estado

Etiqueta intacta y legible

Cápsula de metal completamente intacta

Cápsula metálica intacta con agujero de producción

Etiqueta manchada / escrita / rasgada o legible

Cápsula ligeramente desgastada

Como nuevo - sin usar

Cápsula de cera completamente intacta

Sin etiqueta

Accesorios

En estuche original

En estuche de madera original

En caja de cartón original

En caja de regalo original

Envuelto en papel original

Estuche de madera no original

Período

2000 - 2010

Década de 1980

Década de 1990

Región vinícola

Reims

Épernay

Borgoña

Cava

Piamonte

Provenza

Veneto

Chambertin

Limoux

Denominación de origen del vino / clasificación

Brut

Extra Brut

Blanc de Blancs

Grand Cru

Rosé

Blanc de Noirs

Brut Nature

Premier Cru

1er Cru

Demi-Sec

Recently Disgorged (R.D.)

Variedades de uva

Champagne Blend

Chardonnay

Pinot Noir

Pinot Meunier

Chardonnay Blend

Nivel de llenado de vino

Tipo de botella Borgoña/Champagne/flauta, nivel de llenado alto

Tipo de botella de borgoña/champagne/flauta, nivel de llenado de 1 cm

Tipo de botella de borgoña/champagne/flauta, nivel de llenado de 2 cm

Tipo botella bordelesa, nivel de llenado cuello

Tipo de botella bordelesa, nivel de llenado parte de arriba del hombro superior

Tipo de botella bordelesa, nivel de llenado hombro superior

Tipo de botella de borgoña/champagne/flauta, nivel de llenado de 3 cm

Tipo de botella bordelesa/champagne/flauta, nivel de llenado de 5 cm

Tipo de botella bordelesa/champagne/flauta, nivel de llenado de 4 cm

Calificación del vino

93/100, Wine Enthusiast

94/100 points, Robert Parker

100/100 points, James Suckling

97/100 points, Robert Parker

95/100 points, Robert Parker

99/100 points, Robert Parker

91/100 points, James Suckling

98/100 points, James Suckling

93/100, Jeb Dunnuck

95/100, Wine Enthusiast

94/100, Wine Enthusiast

90/100, Wine Enthusiast

96/100 points, Robert Parker

98/100 points, Robert Parker

92/100 points, Wine Spectator

92/100 points, James Suckling

99/100 points, James Suckling

18/20 points, Jancis Robinson

94/100, Jeb Dunnuck

96/100, Jeb Dunnuck

100/100, Wine Enthusiast

99/100, Wine Enthusiast

92/100, Wine Enthusiast

85/100 points, Robert Parker

86/100 points, Robert Parker

Posterior a 2000

Champán - Francia

Veuve Clicquot, Réserve Cuvée - Champán Brut - 1 Magnum (1,5 L)

Moët & Chandon, Moët & Chandon Impérial - Champán Brut, Champagne - 1 Magnum (1,5 L)

En caja de cartón original - Champán - Francia

Louis Roederer, Collection 244 - Champán - 1 Magnum (1,5 L)

Champán

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