Lot 7. A Japanese iron and gilt Kawari Kabuto in the form of a shachi (mythical beast), attributed to Fukutake Ichiro, circa 1970; 21 in. (53 cm.) high; 14 ¾ in. (37 cm.) wide; 16 in. (40 cm.) deep. Estimate GBP 7,000 - GBP 10,000 (USD 8,834 - USD 12,620)....

Lot 515. An exceptionally fine baluster moriage cloisonné-enamel vase, by Hattori Tadasaburo, Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th-early 20th century; 31cm (12 1/16in) high. Estimate £15,000-20,000. S old for £100,000 (€ 114,514). Photo: Bonhams. LONDON .-...

Lot 63. A kawari kabuto (exotic helmet), Momoyama-Early Edo period, 16th-17th century. Estimate $65,000 - $75,000. Price Realized $81,250 . Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2016. A black lacquered exotic helmet, the crown rising to the crest of a wave, wakidate...

Lot 62. A kawari kabuto (exotic helmet) with wings, Momoyama-Early Edo period, 16th-17th century. Estimate $35,000 - $40,000. Price Realized $43,750 . Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2016. A tall toppei (rounded cone shape) russet iron helmet of Nanban (Southern...

Lot 61 A. A kawari kabuto (exotic helmet), Momoyama period, late 16th century. Estimate $5,000 - $7,000. Price Realized $17,500 . Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2016. A zunari (head-shaped) three plate iron of 'yaro-to' (rough fellow's head) shape with boar's...

A suit of armor laced in orange. Helmet by Yoshisada, Muromachi period (16th century), armor 18th century. Est. US $25,000-35,000. Sold US $43,750. Photo: Courtesy of Bonhams. NEW YORK, NY.- With impressive results for Samurai swords and armor, the Bonhams...

A warabe gusoku suit of armor for a child, Edo period, 19th century. Est. $7,000-9,000. Photo: Courtesy of Bonhams NEW YORK, NY.- Few groups so universally fascinate us as the Samurai. When Westerners first encountered the remnants of this fabled culture...

Ahighly important Haruta-school tosei gusoku. Late 16th century. Photo Bonhams The armor of completely matched elements with original green and orange lacing intact and comprising: a thirty-two plate akoda nari kabuto lacquered black and mounted with...