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The helmet signed Joshu ju Saotome Ietada (Saotome Ietada, a resident of Hitachi Province) | Edo period, 18th century
An 18th century Edo period helmet signed by Saotome Ietada, featuring a russet iron menpo (face guard) with flared nostrils and open mouth. The piece includes a detachable nose plate, horse bristle moustache, silver lacquer teeth, and a multi-tiered throat protector with colored lacing.
- Medium
- The russet iron mempo well forged with flared nostirls and open mouth, detachable nose plate, horse bristle moustache, silver lacquer teeth, red lacquer interior, four-tiered yodaregake [throat protector] laced in matching braid
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Sotheby's
🔨 Auction Lot
The Samurai: Japanese Arms and Armour
May 3, 2023
Estimate: $80,000 – $100,000
Lot 38
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