Description AN IRON SAIGA BACHI KABUTO WITH GILT-WOOD MAEDATEJapan, 16th century, late Muromachi (1336-1573) to Momoyama period (1573-1615)Constructed of eight overlapping petal-shaped plates fastened by seated kiku-framed rivets, with four longer rivets, the two-lame shikoro laced with dark blue silk cords, the mabizashi flanked by small plain fukigaeshi, with a green silk chin cord. The gilt wood maedate of classic ken type.LENGTH 30.5 cm, HEIGHT 21 cmWEIGHT 1,583 gCondition: Good condition with some wear and traces of use, few small dents. Provenance: Dutch collection.Auction comparison: Compare to a related Saiga bachi kabuto of eccentric shape, also constructed of eight plates and with similar rivets, sold at Christie's, Japanese and Korean Art, 18 April 2018, New York, lot 113 (sold for 18,750 USD).