The Samurai: Japanese Arms and Armour
The Samurai: Japanese Arms and Armour
The Property of an American Collector and Thence by Descent
Lot Closed
May 11, 02:08 PM GMT
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
Lot Details
Description
The Property of an American Collector and Thence by Descent
A rare Hoshi-bachi [helmet with standing rivets]
Signed Saotome Iyetada
Edo period, 17th century
the russet iron bowl of conical form comprising of sixty-two plates, the standing rivets alternately spaced in groups of one, two or three, suggesting the appearance of a partially closed umbrella sodden with raindrops, terminating in a three-stage tehen kanamono
The bowl to peak: 30.5 cm., 12 in.