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What was a Kabuto used for?

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What was a Kabuto used for?
A Kabuto is a traditional Japanese helmet and a part of a protective suit of armor. The helmet was often decorated to reflect the wearer’s personality. On 1stDibs, find Kabuto helmets from some of the top sellers around the world.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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A Japanese Samurai ressei menpo mask
Located in Milano, IT
Samurai menpo mask with the ressei (fierce) expression, belonging to the me-no-shita "half-face
Category

Antique 18th Century Japanese Japonisme Antiquities

Materials

Leather

A Momonari-type samurai Kabuto with menpō mask
Located in Milano, IT
Un elmo da samurai di tipo Kabuto Momonari, così denominato per la sua caratteristica forma che
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Iron

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