Edo Period (1615-1868), 17th/18th century An impressive naga eboshi nari kabuto (helmet in the form of an elongated eboshi), constructed in the form of an exaggerated eboshi (formal court cap), the mabisashi (peak) and fukigaeshi (turnbacks) covered with stencilled-leather floral designs and gilt mon (crest), trimmed in gilt iron fukurin (rim) with engraved foliate scrolls, the elongated ei wakidate (side decorations in the form of an official's hat) of gold leaf over lacquer, the three-lame ita-mono komanju jikoro (slightly-curved plated neck guard) black-lacquered and laced in kon ito kebiki odoshi (dark blue lacing in kebiki style), the maedate (forecrest) a simple gold-lacquered sun disc; with a wood stand. 68cm (26 3/4in) high. (2).