Fireman's helmet with dragons and characters

Description Brass hachi of sixtyfour laminations with copper ribs. High kikuza. Duckbill visor, raised tehen, scalloped back. Repousse dragons on visor and rim. Loops in the back to attach fireman's cape to. Characters for the number 28 (in Japanese) inside a circle.

Provenance Acquired at Bunkio Matsuki sale, 1906 ($25.00). no. 215 (?)

Inscriptions None