A BLACK AND GOLD-LACQUERED KAWARI KABUTO WITH ONI MAEDATEJapan, 17th-18th century, 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, flanked by gold-lacquered fukigaeshi above the four-lame gold-lacquered shikoro with blue and orange silk lacing, the gold and polychrome lacquered maedate in the form of an oni with long horns and large funnel-shaped ears.HEIGHT 29 cm (the helmet) and 37 cm (total)Condition: Good condition with minor surface wear, the lacquer with expected age cracks, the helmet with a small loss to one side with a minor old repair and associated touchups, the maedate with some repairs.Auction comparison:Compare a related kawari kabuto of similar form at Galerie Zacke, Fine Japanese Art, 28 October 2020, Vienna, lot 83 (sold for 10,112 EUR).