Nanbokucho Hachi

ERA: NANBOKUCHO 1300s

STYLE: SOFUKURIN IGAKI DAIENZAN SUJI KABUTO

SCHOOL:UNKNOWN

REGION: LIKELY CENTRAL JAPAN (KYOTO NARA)

SIGNATURE: NONE

AUTHENTICATION: Nihon Kachu Bugu Kenkyu Hozon Kai (NKBKHK) KOSHU TOKUBETSU ranking

Here is a very rare site to see up for sale.  This is a papered and authenticated Nanbokucho period dai enzan style suji kabuto. The papers were made last year by the NKBKHK.  This kabuto achieved KOSHU TOKUBETSU rating, which is the second highest rating given by the Japanese Armor society being one below Juyo.  In my opinion it deserves a Juyo rating.  This kabuto is 42 heavy plates, a common construction for Nanbokucho Era kabuto.  It is relatively ubu as well, meaning that it is relatively unchanged from its original condition.  The iron of this kabuto is all unchanged, however it originally had sofukurin with igaki and shinodare.  This is evident from the holes around the bottom of the suji plates just above where they meet up with the koshimaki.  Another rare attribute of this kabuto is the UBU koshimaki. Most kabuto from the Nanbokucho period do not have koshimaki in original condition due to modification, replacement or destruction . This piece is  an excellent example that we are very proud to be able to offer for sale. This is a serious piece for the most serious and discerning of armor collectors.
 

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