A RARE BLACK-LACQUER KAWARI KABUTO Japan, Muromachi (1573-1615) to early Edo period (1615-1868) A rare kawari kabuto (eccentrically shaped helmet). The black-lacquered iron plate helmet forming to a point at the top, with a five tiered iron etchu-jikoro (neck guard), the gilt maedate (forecrest) of circular shape, the fukigaeshi (turned back portions) each with a clan-mon in relief and in an octagonal frame, the wakidate (side crests) in the form of long and slender animal ears. With an associated wood stand. SIZE 54 x 58.5 cm WEIGHT 3.2 kg (incl. stand), WEIGHT 2.8 kg (the kabuto only) Condition: Excellent condition with minor wear. Provenance: Hungarian private collection. Auction comparison: A related kawari kabuto was sold by Bonhams, Arts of the Samurai, 30 October 2017, New York, lot 448 (sold for 9,375 USD).