Vintage Massive Japanese Samurai Helmet -Great Dragon Kabuto- with a cushion Shogun Yasuke
Regular price$478.98
$383.18
Sale
Condition : Vintage Condition
Origin : 100% MADE IN JAPAN
Material : Metal(IRON)
Age : Heisei
Weight : approx 4Kg(9lb5oz)
Dimension :approx H41cm x W45cm x D30cm (16inch x 17.5inch x 11.8inch)
Notice 1 : This helmet is not wearble.It‘s for display only.
Notice 2 : This helmet does not include the iron stand.Sorry.
This Kabuto helmet is not just an inanimate object.
It contains the essence of the Japanese spirits of sceneries and samurai as portrayed by the movies “Last Samurai” and “Silk”.
It will be your life long family treasure to keep with you as an interior décor.
There is no loss of value just because this helmet doesn’t include a mask.
Actually, the maskless helmets are more popular in Japanese culture.
Other than those helmets, there is a Kabuto helmet used by Genji, who was under the Japanese imperial family line or the one used by Yamanaka Shikanosuke, who accepted extra obstacles by himself and overcame them no matter how hard they were.
Yamanaka Shikanosuke was also known for a Moon-God believer.
All our collections will be your timeless family treasure.
The Japanese Kabuto helmet used in Sengoku era is not only functional in combat
but also attracts people’s attention as a world masterpiece in the field of the applied art.
The Sengoku generals burned incense inside of their helmets and put a flower on their chests‘ before going to battle.
They were proud of pursuing grace even on the battlefield and carried unbreakable spirits.
Kabuto helmet explicitly represents the spirit of the samurai.
The design of the Kabuto helmet and its accompanying accessories were arranged by individual preferences.
The Kabuto helmet is decorated with antlers/horns (Kuwagata) and a front crest (Maedate) such as an arranged sword,
a dragon statue, Myo-oh sculpture, or a statue of Bodhisattva (Bosatsu).
The attachments on the front represent Shintoism and Buddhism and add significant value to the Kabuto.
The helmets on the website were carved by the artisan of Edo-period-specialist, who carried on the tradition.
These items are made based on National Treasure-listed masterpieces, and those products include the ones which were manufactured by Takaoka which is known as the largest production center of bronze ware in Japan and has a 350-year history.
Our products have not only the value of traditional craftsmanship but also as interior decor.
Once you decorate them in your room, it would support your space with more elegance. Our products will be with you for a long time.