Watanabe Art Museum Samurai Armour Collection Vol I: Kabuto & Menguby Absolon & Thatcher Ukiyoe The bases retain their original

The bases retain their original blue enamel undersides bordered by gilt metal rims

The effect across the full garment is of burnished antique gold

uroko scale pattern (neck)

1920s–30s)

Edition: First Edition

Watanabe Art Museum Samurai Armour Collection Vol I: Kabuto & Menguby Absolon & Thatcher Ukiyoe The bases retain their originalThe most in depth English language study of Japanese samurai head armour published to date. Drawing on the outstanding collection of helmets (kabuto) and facial armour (men gu) held at the Watanabe Art Museum in Tottori, Japan, Absolon documents several dozen pieces in individual essay length entries covering construction methods, materials, period attribution, makers, and condition assessment. Coverage extends from the Muromachi through the Edo