A kabuto with a menpō. 19th century

A kabuto with a menpō. 19th century The kabuto of brown-lacquered iron, with a 6-stage tehen no kanamono and a 4-layer shikoro with dark blue odoshi. The gilt brass maedate in the shape of a coiled dragon, flanked by kuwagata-maedate. The menpō of ressei-type (with a wild expression) from wrought iron with a removable nose piece, a mustache made of animal bristles, and a row of brass-coloured teeth. Red lacquer finish on the inside. 4-layer yodare kake with dark blue odoshi. (2)

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