Antique Japanese (samurai) Edo period karuta kabuto, small retangular lacquered iron plates "karuta" connected together by chain "kusari" in the form of a helmet "kabuto" with a chain neck guard "shikoro".  From the Return of the Samurai Exhibit Victoria B.C. Canada 2010.
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