A RARE OKITENUGUI KABUTO [HELMET] MOMOYAMA PERIOD, LATE 16TH CENTURY SIGNED KISHU UJI JU NAGAHISA |

the heavy russet iron plate okitenugui kabuto with rounded zaboshi, riveted eyebrows, the mabisashi [peak] and fukigaeshi [turnbacks] with stencilled leather and gilt engraved fukurin, applied gilt karashishi and peony to mabisashi, six-tier itazane shikoro [neckguard], mitsudomoe mon to fukigaeshi

There is some surface rust to the iron bowl, and a small area of pitting to the top right hand lobe. There is some old wear to the stencilled leather especially on the turnbacks. The lacquer to the shikoro has some small areas of repair and some minor chips. Please note all armours by the nature of their use and age have some old wear overall.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."