{"product_id":"massive-old-vintage-japanese-samurai-helmet-great-dragon-kabuto-with-a-cushion-tsushima","title":"Massive Old Vintage Japanese Samurai Helmet -Great Dragon Kabuto- with a cushion Tsushima","description":"Condition : Very Nice Vintage Condition\u003cbr\u003e\nOrigin : 100% MADE IN JAPAN\u003cbr\u003e\nMaterial : Metal(IRON)\u003cbr\u003e\nAge : Heisei\u003cbr\u003e\nWeight : approx 4Kg(9lb5oz)\u003cbr\u003e\nDimension : approx H41cm x W45cm x D30cm (16inch x 17.5inch x 11.8inch)\u003cbr\u003e\nNotice : This helmet is not wearable. It‘s for display only.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis Kabuto helmet is not just an inanimate object. \u003cbr\u003e\nIt contains the essence of the Japanese spirits of sceneries and samurai as portrayed by the movies “Last Samurai” and “Silk”. \u003cbr\u003e\nIt will be your life long family treasure to keep with you as an interior décor.\u003cbr\u003e\nThere is no loss of value just because this helmet doesn’t include a mask.\u003cbr\u003e\nActually, the maskless helmets are more popular in Japanese culture.\u003cbr\u003e\nOther 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.\u003cbr\u003e\nYamanaka Shikanosuke was also known for a Moon-God believer.\u003cbr\u003e\nAll our collections will be your timeless family treasure.\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":"BRONZE MUSEUM JAPAN","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42472879587413,"sku":"ET-4316490984","price":407.31,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0084\/4395\/3210\/files\/il_fullxfull.6967171205_5nfb.jpg?v=1778225845","url":"https:\/\/bronzemuseumjapan.com\/products\/massive-old-vintage-japanese-samurai-helmet-great-dragon-kabuto-with-a-cushion-tsushima","provider":"BRONZE MUSEUM JAPAN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}