The Kabuto is the helmet worn as part of the Samurai Armor ensemble. Beautifully embellished, it was designed to provide protection to the samurai’s head and neck while allowing them to see and hear clearly.
This helmet dates from the mid 1900’s and is a scale replica of a riveted bowl – kabuto. It sports wide a neck guard of metal plates that are knitted together with silk lacings. The side crestsare embellished with pierced workings of chrysanthemums.
The maetate crest comprised of a dragon over a lion face and wide horns with incised scenes of tiger and dragon in clouds all decorated in gilt, silver and polychrome enamels. The piece measures approximately 15.5” tall, 18.5” wide and 12” deep and was purchased from a dealer who specializes in Univertsity de-acqusitions.
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