#maedate

[stivkun]

In the early morning, when fog is as white as snow, you may see this figure walking along the shore.

Small fish samurai sketch based on the amazing frontal crest from the collection of Ann and Gabriel Barbier-Mueller. Saw this tweet went "Oh my god, it was made for me" and ran with it.

[Not part of the Ashore Project]

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Lobster Maedate Kabuto.

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Eboshi Kabuto with buddhist Mantra Maedate. Edo Period

High-quality iron eboshi Kabuto.Maedate says "Nam Myoho renge Kyo".

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Hoshi Bashi Kabuto and Octopus Maedate. Thats a beautifuly made carved maedate. I need more info on this.

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Suji-kabuto and menpo. Edo period (17th-18th century) Sixteen-plate akoda-nari shape helmet with columns of low rivets close to the suji (ridges). The mabizashi (brim) in the shape of a horned demon face in high relief uchidashi (repoussée), with brass rim and eyes in brass and silver.

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Sixty-two-plate hoshi kabuto with dragon maedate. Edo period (17th-18th century) Signed on the inside by Saotome Ietada. The maedate (forecrest) of a large carved gilt wood dragon with inset teeth and glass eyes.

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One horned Oni Kawari Kabuto