A russet iron Kasa-type suji boshi helmet, Signed Saotome 17th century

the sixty-four plate bowl of kirinari form with rivets (hoshi), an unusual small opening with a tehen kanamono-like device, a continuous band in gold lacquer encircling the crown, a deep iron mabizashi (visor) decorated with three small suhama shaped metal inlays pierced with manji marks, a haraidate (maedate holder) above, and ushirodate brackets, fitted with four-stage textured brown leather ita-jikoro (neck guard), with small fukigaeshi (blow back), each with small metal suhama inlays en suite, signed Satome Ie (some inscription indecipherable, possibly reading Ietada)

Gold lacquer on bowl is rubbed in places as can be seen in the catalogue illustration. The back decoration holder lots some black lacquer in some area. The interior of the iron bowl is rusty but stable. In good condition.
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