6 Plate Toppai Kabuto

ERA: Momoyama Period

STYLE: 6 plate toppai kabuto

SCHOOL: Likely Haruta

REGION: Central Japan

SIGNATURE: None visible

Here is a very nice, simple sengoku period black lacquered six plate toppai kabuto. This style of kabuto was very popular during the Momoyama period. This particular style is indicative of those made within a very close time period to the Battle of Osaka (1615). One nice thing about this kabuto is that it has its original, unmolested black lacquer and its original cotton fiber lacing which was most common for armor actually worn on campaign during the warring states era. Pieces that are “ubu” from the warring states era often have original cotton lacing. The original liner is in place, though it is tattered, but can be repaired, and there is a later shinobi-o cord. The rust on the inside is superficial and does not threaten the integrity of the iron plates. There are some losses to the original urushi, however, it is not a difficult restoration and we will provide professional restoration services at an additional charge if the buyer wishes the piece restored.

 

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