Early Edo period (1615-1867)Haruta School, 17th centuryA 58-plate koboshi-bachi [helmet bowl with small standing rivets] of typical tenkokuzan form, with 30 pointed rivets on each plate decreasing in size towards the top, with the exception of the larger front plate, with three lines of rivets, for a total of 1,440 rivets.The tenkokuzan shape of this bachi, lower in the center and slightly higher on the back, is somehow more round than usual, referring the the akoda nari line from the medieval helmets.Although the helmet is unsigned, the...
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A russet iron samurai helmet with small standing rivetsBamen school, early Edo period, 17th centurySigned: Echizen (no) kuni Toyohara junin Bamen Tomokiyo saku越前国豊原住人馬面朝清作 ProvenanceAsano Seiichi, TokyoSold Christie’s (New York, 28.03.2006) A russet iron (tetsu sabiji) sixty-two plate goshozan kabuto, each mounted with twenty-five conical standing rivets (ko-boshi) of decreasing size; the front plate, larger than the others, is fitted with two lines of rivets, for a total of 1.575 rivets.Little historical information is available about the Bamen school. Active as early as the...
KatanakakeSword standWood and urushi lacquer Edo period (1615 - 1867)56 by 37 cm This wooden sword stand is decorated with a fine design representing plants, also shows mon on both sides.On this page is a comprehensive glossary of common terms related to samurai armor. Katanakake in for sale. Price on application: alt-1592
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