the interesting part is the combination of the menpo with this kind of kabuto. Zesai used this kind of shikoro and tare, bus not this kind of hachi. if they are born together, then the kabuto dates from around 1700.
Robert, the kabuto is an edo product, the shinodare and broader plates on the sides are typical for that period. Probably Haruta school, or Odawara region.
Nice old style kabuto!
Shibo nuri. Zenon Vandamme and Robert Soanes use this technique perfecly Zenon once restored an item for me 25 years ago, no difference visible. Btw, the Horai used this technique also.
not yet, but if you google the titels, you will find them easily.I also recommend Jock Hopsons and Ian Bottomley ‘s Arms and Armor of the samurai.
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