{"product_id":"japanese-samurai-helmet-great-dragon-with-a-mask-rare-源氏兜-yasuke","title":"Japanese Samurai Helmet -Great Dragon- with a mask Rare!!  源氏兜 Yasuke","description":"Condition : GOOD Condition\u003cbr\u003e\nOrigin : 100% MADE IN JAPAN\u003cbr\u003e\nMaterial : Metal(IRON)\u003cbr\u003e\nAge : Showa\u003cbr\u003e\nWeight : approx 7Kg(15lb)\u003cbr\u003e\nDimension : approx 31cm x 39cm x 25cm (12inch x 15.3inch x 9.6inch)\u003cbr\u003e\nNotice 1 : This helmet is not wearble.It‘s for display only.\u003cbr\u003e\nNotice 2 : This helmet does not include the iron stand.Sorry.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nOur collection of Kabuto helmets on the website is a rarity that you cannot find anywhere else.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe extremely limited masked display helmets are quite hard to obtain even in Japan.\u003cbr\u003e\nRegarding these handpicked antique and vintage helmet collections, \u003cbr\u003e\ntheir maedate has a variety of accessories on it, such as a Dragon, Tiger, Phoenix, Shishi or Nio Guardians. \u003cbr\u003e\nThey are the biggest helmets at our shop and have such a dignified appearance.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe weight of the helmets varies widely from comparatively light ones to 17.6lbs for the heaviest ones.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is because those helmets which are inspired from legendary respected samurai including, Kusunoki Masashige, Minamotono Yoshitsune, Yamanaka Shikanosuke, Kuroda Nagamasa, and are created by master craftsmen who has taken over the Japanese traditional spirits.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n(I have no doubt to recommend those to you.)\u003cbr\u003e\nSamurai Helmet \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Japanese Kabuto helmet used in Sengoku era is not only functional in combat \u003cbr\u003e\nbut also attracts people’s attention as a world masterpiece in the field of the applied art. \u003cbr\u003e\nThe Sengoku generals burned incense inside of their helmets and put a flower on their chests‘ before going to battle.  \u003cbr\u003e\nThey were proud of pursuing grace even on the battlefield and carried unbreakable spirits. \u003cbr\u003e\nKabuto helmet explicitly represents the spirit of the samurai. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe design of the Kabuto helmet and its accompanying accessories were arranged by individual preferences. \u003cbr\u003e\nThe Kabuto helmet is decorated with antlers\/horns (Kuwagata) and a front crest (Maedate) such as an arranged sword, \u003cbr\u003e\na dragon statue, Myo-oh sculpture, or a statue of Bodhisattva (Bosatsu). \u003cbr\u003e\nThe attachments on the front represent Shintoism and Buddhism and add significant value to the Kabuto.  \u003cbr\u003e\nThe helmets on the website were carved by the artisan of Edo-period-specialist, who carried on the tradition.  \u003cbr\u003e\nThese 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. \u003cbr\u003e\nOur products have not only the value of traditional craftsmanship but also as interior decor. \u003cbr\u003e\nOnce you decorate them in your room, it would support your space with more elegance. Our products will be with you for a long time.","brand":"Etsy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42472902623317,"sku":"ET-4296715768","price":430.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0084\/4395\/3210\/files\/il_fullxfull.1539723336_r6wa.jpg?v=1778226260","url":"https:\/\/bronzemuseumjapan.com\/products\/japanese-samurai-helmet-great-dragon-with-a-mask-rare-%e6%ba%90%e6%b0%8f%e5%85%9c-yasuke","provider":"BRONZE MUSEUM JAPAN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}