Forged iron kabuto helmet with black lacquer, the shikoro composed of five laced in beige lacquered plates; the fukigaeshi bearing gold-painted mon of paulownia. The maedate crest, in the shape of a crescent moon, is made of gilt-patinated metal. The black-lacquered face mask menpo type features a throat guard (yodarekake) with five laced blue-lacquered plates and horsehair mustache (composite) Japan, Edo period (1603-1868) 19th century (cm 40x40) (defects)