A Nanban helmet in the form of European hat
Edo period (18th century), signed Myochin Katsuie saku (made by Myochin Katsuie)
A tall toppei (rounded cone shape) russet iron helmet of Nanban (Southern Barbarian - foreign) style composed of eight iron plates with ridges seated within rivets, the iron hachimanza (decorative surround to the aperture at the crown) of symmetrical foliate form from which a spike fixture rises, the fukigaeshi (turn-backs) decorated in gold lacquer with motif of Unsun karuta (Japanese playing cards in Portuguese style), signature on interior
A Nanban helmet in the form of European hat
Edo period (18th century), signed Myochin Katsuie saku (made by Myochin Katsuie)
A tall toppei (rounded cone shape) russet iron helmet of Nanban (Southern Barbarian - foreign) style composed of eight iron plates with ridges seated within rivets, the iron hachimanza (decorative surround to the aperture at the crown) of symmetrical foliate form from which a spike fixture rises, the fukigaeshi (turn-backs) decorated in gold lacquer with motif of Unsun karuta (Japanese playing cards in Portuguese style), signature on interior
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