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ITEM DESCRIPTION:
Comes with certificate of supein Nihonto.
Edo period (1615-1868)
Description of the Kabuto
Helmet type:
Eboshi kabuto (烏帽子兜), a tall, backward-curving helmet inspired by the ceremonial court cap eboshi, worn by nobles and military officials during the Heian period.
Period:
Edo period (江戸時代)
Structure:
The kabuto features a seamless, high-curved shape typical of kawari kabuto, with a single-piece bowl lacking visible riveted plates, indicating a specialized construction technique. Its flowing contour creates an elegant silhouette.
Finish and materials:
Finished in glossy black lacquer (kuro urushi). A decorative golden band, likely gilded brass, circles the base of the helmet bowl.
Shikoro (neck guard):
Composed of five tiers of lacquered iron plates, laced with dark odoshi cords. The interior is lined with dark blue quilted fabric, bordered in red with a gold-trimmed edge.
Fukigaeshi (ear guards):
Small, circular, and covered in gold leaf. Their discreet elegance complements the tall profile of the kabuto.
Maedate (forecrest):
Prominent flame-shaped ornament (hi no tama), cut from a sheet of gilded alloy. Symbolic of purification, energy, and spiritual protection.
Wakidate (side crests):
No prominent side crests beyond the decorative fukigaeshi.
Historical and symbolic context:
This eboshi-style kabuto is a remarkable example of Edo-period ceremonial samurai armor. The tall, sweeping form pays tribute to classical court fashion, reinterpreted for martial aesthetics and high-status display. The flame maedate evokes spiritual imagery, suggesting ties to Buddhist or ascetic traditions. The refined craftsmanship, bold contrast of finishes, and excellent preservation suggest this kabuto belonged to a high-ranking samurai or was used in formal procession.
