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Samurai helmet hammered in the shape of a scallopLate Edo period (1615–1867)Signature: Kashū jū Myōchin ki Munehisa saku加州住明珍紀宗久作 The latter part of the Edo period saw the production of kawari kabuto of impressive execution quality. Myōchin Munehisa, an armorer working in Kanazawa in Kaga province, was one of the late masters of iron working, and the samurai helmets and masks he produced during the 19th century are true evidence of virtuosity. Attention to every detail makes his works of the highest standard; in fact, in this helmet, Munehisa did not merely seek out a visually...

Miniature kabutoA miniature hoshi-bachi samurai helmetThe second half of Edo Period (1615-1867)19th CenturyThe diameter of hachi: 8 cm circaThe small sixteen plates samurai helmet with standing rivets is mounted with engraved plates on the front and on the back, on which gilt shinodare are applied. Visor (mabizashi) and fukigaeshi are decorated with gold maki-e lacquer with a design of flowers and mythical beasts. The three plates shikoro (neck protection)  is finished with red lacquer.During the 17th Century samurai families used to display a set of helmet and armor, weapons and banners...

Samurai helmet shaped as a crab’s clawEdo period, 18th Century In feudal Japan, the crab was regarded as a majestic creature and was a symbol of the authority of early samurai warriors. In a well-known fairy tale, it is also a symbol of revenge, and it is frequently depicted alongside a monkey who murdered its father.Even though this theme is represented on one of the most renowned tsuba (handguard) in the Tokyo National Museum, it is rather uncommon among samurai equipment. Only few kawari kabuto are in fact decorated with crab claws, and the shape of this helmet, which resembles...

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