Bidspirit auction | A JAPANESE MOMONARI KABUTO WITH

A JAPANESE MOMONARI KABUTO WITH SHI-SHI MAEDATE AND MENPO,EDO PERIOD (1615–1868) - A striking Edo period Momonari kabuto (peach-shaped helmet) featuring an impressive shi-shi (mythical lion) maedate front crest with large golden horns. Complete with a fierce menpo (face and chin guard) and well-preserved multi-plate neck protection with original blue silk lacing. Some signs of old restoration, but overall a powerful and rare example of authentic samurai armor craftsmanship. Helmet: height 25 cm. Width 28 cm.