An antique, striking suji’bachi kabuto (helmet with ridges) completely executed in black lacquer finished with gold lacquer accents. Mounted by an impressive gold-leaf lacquered wooden maedate (fore crest) shaped like a pointy oak leaf. The 8-plate bowl surmounted by a high 5-tiered mixed-metal tehen’no’kanamono (decorative apex fitting). Flanked by a pair of small upright fukigaeshi (face guards). The long, curved four-lame ‘kiritsuke kozane’-plate shikoro (neck guard) laced with navy blue silk cords. Approx. Size: Height 40 cm, Width 32 cm, Depth 29 cm. Length maedate 33 cm, Width 11.5 cm. Weight 1,7 kg. Period: Japan – 19th century (Late Edo period/Meiji period). Considering its age in a very good condition with some traces of wear conform age. Old restorations on the maedate. Please look at the photos for a condition reference. When shipped we will add a certificate of authenticity.