A Kawari Kabuto (Eccentrically-Shaped Helmet) - Edo period (17th century)

Five-plate iron bowl covered with a lacquer structure formed as a butterfly, the antennae and body of the butterfly raised relief and the wings protruding from the back of the helmet, prominent eyebrows hammered up from the bowl above the peak; fitted with a four-lame neck guard laced in blue terminating in small turnbacks lacquered gold - Estimate: $20,000-30,000

Notes: Previously sold at Christie's NY, 22 April, 1987, lot 497

Christie's. Japanese & Korean Art. 18 March 2008. 20 Rockefeller Plaza, New York