Japan, probably Meiji period (1868-1912) A seido-nuri (imitating bronze) lacquered wood kabuto (helmet) with five-tiered shikoro and gilt-lacquered wood shishi maedate (forecrest), the Fukigaeshi shows the mukai cho crest symbol. The lacquered iron menpo (face mask) with three-lame yodarekake. HEIGHT 20 and 27 cm Condition: Worn condition, crackling and losses to the lacquer. Generally, well preserved. Provenance: Hungarian private collection.