Japanese Late Edo Period, Kabuto Samurai Helmet
This item is listed for historical interest only. It was listed on our site previously but has been sold and is no longer available for purchase.
Sold for: $1250.00

Original era manufacture. A great looking Samurai helmet dating from the late Edo period of Japanese history, 1603-1868. The helmet is quite sound, with a moldedskull, crinkle finished visor and a three band neck guard, held in place with blue cloth lacing. There are hand painted, family Mon, on the two side projections, with a brass boss atthe top of the helmet. Portions of the original leather sweatband remain, but thecloth liner has been removed. The padded cloth chinstrap is a newer replacement.