A LACQUER JINGASA (WAR HAT) WITH ASHINA CLAN MON Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Of circular form with a domed top surmounted by an iron four-tiered chrysanthemum-form tehen kanamono from which three gold lacquered arrow-like tatemono elements extend, alternating with three mon composed of three encircled stripes (maru-no-uchi-ni-mitsuhikiryo), all against a roughly textured cream-colored ground, the rim of gold fundame. The underside is lacquered bright red with gold sprinkles, with linen straps. One of the `tatemono` with an iron chrysanthemum-form fitting with a loose ring suspending a tasseled cord. DIAMETER 42 cm Condition: Good condition with some wear, few minor age cracks, small losses to lacquer, the underside with few tiny nicks and light surface scratches. Provenance: Dutch collection. The mon shown on the present jingasa is known as maru-no-uchi-ni-mitsuhikiryo and is associated with the Ashina clan.