^Lot 1028 Japanese Za-Boshi Samurai Kubota

23 plate Za-Boshi helmet, typical of the work of the armor makers in the province of Kaga. Beleive 18th century. Each plate is fitted with a row of five rivets of diminishing size toward the top, missing seven rivets,. The mabizashi (visor) is decorated with applied printed Dutch leather tooled with a gilt design of stylized foliage. Missing the fukigayeshgi plates, which also would been Dutch leather. Missing the neck protection (shikoro) , liner, & Chin strap. Five layered Tehen (Central Top piece. The metal edge on the rear visor is loose.