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Japanese Antique Combat Helmet 'Kabuto' 1800s Edo Era
Japanese Antique Combat Helmet 'Kabuto' 1800s Edo Era

Japanese Antique Combat Helmet 'Kabuto' 1800s Edo Era

Located in Paris, FR

This is an antique combat helmet made around 1800s in Edo era in Japan. Kabuto is a type of helmet first used by ancient Japanese warriors which, in later periods, became an impor...

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Early 19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Helmet

Materials

Iron

South Eastern Japanese Mixed-Metal Helmet, Ca. 18th Century
South Eastern Japanese Mixed-Metal Helmet, Ca. 18th Century

South Eastern Japanese Mixed-Metal Helmet, Ca. 18th Century

Located in New York, NY

South Eastern Japanese Mixed-Metal Helmet, Ca. 18th Century DIMENSIONS Height: 10.5 inches Width: 7.5 inches Depth: 6 inches

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1770s Japanese Japonisme Antique Japanese Helmet

Materials

Metal

Lovely Japanese 20th c Scroll by Hisato Miyao (1912-1997.), Helmet Crabs
Lovely Japanese 20th c Scroll by Hisato Miyao (1912-1997.), Helmet Crabs

Lovely Japanese 20th c Scroll by Hisato Miyao (1912-1997.), Helmet Crabs

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

[Jujin Miyao] 1912-1997. Born in Kasaoka City, Okayama Prefecture. His real name is Juji. He studied under Takekyo Ono. He was selected for the 8th Nitten Exhibition in 1954, and his...

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18th Century Antique Japanese Helmet

Materials

Silk

Samurai Helmet "Zunari Kabuto" - Early Edo (circa 1610)
Samurai Helmet "Zunari Kabuto" - Early Edo (circa 1610)

Samurai Helmet "Zunari Kabuto" - Early Edo (circa 1610)

Located in Paris, FR

Samurai Helmet "Zunari kabuto" with 3 black lacquered iron plates.

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Early 17th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Helmet

Materials

Iron

18th Century Hirate Clan Samurai Armor with Signed Kabuto Helmet
18th Century Hirate Clan Samurai Armor with Signed Kabuto Helmet

18th Century Hirate Clan Samurai Armor with Signed Kabuto Helmet

Located in Fukuoka, JP

Its combination of beauty, historical importance, and excellent condition make it a must-have for any serious collector or enthusiast of Japanese history and culture. Kindly be advi...

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18th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Helmet

Materials

Iron

Japanese or Korean Diving helmer 1920-1960
Japanese or Korean Diving helmer 1920-1960

Japanese or Korean Diving helmer 1920-1960

Located in MILL, NL

Antique Korean/Japanese diving helmet. 1920–1960 A beautifully weathered copper diving helmet in a classic style, as used by professional deep-sea divers in East Asia.

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Early 20th Century Antique Japanese Helmet

Materials

Brass, Copper

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Japanese Samurai Helmet  Kabuto Edo Period (1603-1867)
Japanese Samurai Helmet  Kabuto Edo Period (1603-1867)

Japanese Samurai Helmet Kabuto Edo Period (1603-1867)

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H 9.63 in W 12.63 in D 13.75 in

Japanese Samurai Helmet Kabuto Edo Period (1603-1867)

Located in Hampstead, QC

A Japanese Samurai black-lacquered helmet (kabuto) in suji bachi style and of a goshozan shape consisting of the: - main dome (hachi) made from 16 plates in natural iron riveted to...

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Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Helmet

Materials

Iron

Honkozane Domaru Gusoku. 19th century samurai armor.
Honkozane Domaru Gusoku. 19th century samurai armor.

Honkozane Domaru Gusoku. 19th century samurai armor.

Located in Zürich, CH

This suit of armor is accompanied by a Koshu Tokubetsu Kicho Shiryo Paper, the second-highest certificate issued by The Association for the Research and Preservation of Japanese Helm...

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19th Century Edo Antique Japanese Helmet

Materials

Iron

Koboshi Kabuto, Samurai Helmet with Standing Rivets Haruta School
Koboshi Kabuto, Samurai Helmet with Standing Rivets Haruta School

Koboshi Kabuto, Samurai Helmet with Standing Rivets Haruta School

Located in Milano, IT

Even if unsigned, the tenkokuzan shape of the bowl (bachi), lower in the center and slightly higher on the back and some other features such as the number and arrangement of rivets, ...

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17th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Helmet

Materials

Iron

Sujibachi kabuto 62-plate samurai helmet Haruta school, Edo period
Sujibachi kabuto 62-plate samurai helmet Haruta school, Edo period

Sujibachi kabuto 62-plate samurai helmet Haruta school, Edo period

Located in Milano, IT

Sujibachi kabuto 62-plate samurai helmet Haruta school, Edo period 17th-18th century A lamellar helmet consisting of sixty-two plates joined with five rows of rivets. The surface is...

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Mid-17th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Helmet

Materials

Iron

Tōkanmuri Kabuto Samurai Helmet in the Shape of a Court CAP
Tōkanmuri Kabuto Samurai Helmet in the Shape of a Court CAP

Tōkanmuri Kabuto Samurai Helmet in the Shape of a Court CAP

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H 19.69 in W 31.5 in D 17.72 in

Tōkanmuri Kabuto Samurai Helmet in the Shape of a Court CAP

Located in Milano, IT

Tokanmuri kabuto Samurai helmet in the shape of a court cap Momoyama to early Edo Period 17th century The wearing of helmets that reproduced the shapes of traditional ...

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17th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Helmet

Materials

Iron

JAPANESE SAMURAI HELMET AND ARMOR
JAPANESE SAMURAI HELMET AND ARMOR

JAPANESE SAMURAI HELMET AND ARMOR

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H 13 in W 14 in D 14 in

JAPANESE SAMURAI HELMET AND ARMOR

Located in Stamford, CT

Edo period Japanese lacquered wood, gilt bronze and cloth samurai outfit with shark fin helmet, mempo, shin guards, arm guards, vest and shoulder guards in it's original lacquered bo...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Helmet

Late 19th Century Japanese Kendo Helmet
Late 19th Century Japanese Kendo Helmet

Late 19th Century Japanese Kendo Helmet

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H 15.36 in W 10.24 in D 11.82 in

Late 19th Century Japanese Kendo Helmet

Located in Southampton, GB

A Japanese Kendo Bogu Helmet, a very decorative display piece, these formed part of the armour used by fighters.

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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Helmet

Materials

Metal

19th Century Japanese Samurai Helmet, Jingasa
19th Century Japanese Samurai Helmet, Jingasa

19th Century Japanese Samurai Helmet, Jingasa

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Lacquered wood helmet with family crest in gold.

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Helmet

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Samurai Helmet Box, Tenbun Period, 1532-1555
Antique Japanese Samurai Helmet Box, Tenbun Period, 1532-1555

Antique Japanese Samurai Helmet Box, Tenbun Period, 1532-1555

Located in Prahran, Victoria

Samurai helmet box, attributed to a gift from Japanese monk Kennyo (Kosa) (1543-1592), the Abbot of Ishiyama Honganji temple in Osaka in the 16th century.

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16th Century Japanese Other Antique Japanese Helmet

Materials

Iron

Antique Japanese Edo Zunari Kabuto Combat Helmet
Antique Japanese Edo Zunari Kabuto Combat Helmet

Antique Japanese Edo Zunari Kabuto Combat Helmet

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese iron samurai combat helmet, or Kabuto. Zunari type.

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19th Century North American Edo Antique Japanese Helmet

Materials

Metal

JINGASA - ICHIMON-GASA EDO Period 19th Century Samurai Helmet Japan
JINGASA - ICHIMON-GASA EDO Period 19th Century Samurai Helmet Japan

JINGASA - ICHIMON-GASA EDO Period 19th Century Samurai Helmet Japan

Located in TEYJAT, FR

JINGASA - ICHIMON-GASA EDO Period 19th Century Jingasa, flat-shaped Samurai headdress made of wood, the exterior covered with black lacquer depicting a brown kamon, a Japanese heral...

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Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Helmet

Materials

Leather, Textile, Wood

Certified Highly Graded 18th Century Yoroi, Suit of Samurai Armor
Certified Highly Graded 18th Century Yoroi, Suit of Samurai Armor

Certified Highly Graded 18th Century Yoroi, Suit of Samurai Armor

Located in Fukuoka, JP

This set is accompanied by high grade Tokubetsu-kicho-shiryo papers, issued by the Association for the Research and Preservation of Japanese Helmets and Armor (Nihon Katchu Bugu Kenk...

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Mid-18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Helmet

Materials

Iron

Rare circa 1910 Japanese Samurai Helmet Solid Silver and Enamel Salt/Pepper Pot
Rare circa 1910 Japanese Samurai Helmet Solid Silver and Enamel Salt/Pepper Pot

Rare circa 1910 Japanese Samurai Helmet Solid Silver and Enamel Salt/Pepper Pot

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this exceptionally rare circa 1910 solid silver with yellow enamel Japanese Samurai salt and or pepper pot I’m putting up for sale my entire co...

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1910s Japanese Anglo-Japanese Antique Japanese Helmet

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Samuraï Yoroi Armor with Hoshikabuto Helmet
Samuraï Yoroi Armor with Hoshikabuto Helmet

Samuraï Yoroi Armor with Hoshikabuto Helmet

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H 60.24 in W 29.53 in D 25.2 in

Samuraï Yoroi Armor with Hoshikabuto Helmet

Located in Paris, FR

Armor Samuraï Yoroi with Hoshikabuto Helmet and Shikoro back neck protect. With Maedate Dragon front decoration. With Yoroibitsu box to store the armor. Exceptional and unique p...

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1920s Japanese Antique Japanese Helmet

Edo period samurai full set of armor (yoroi) with unique original helmet
Edo period samurai full set of armor (yoroi) with unique original helmet

Edo period samurai full set of armor (yoroi) with unique original helmet

Located in Fukuoka, JP

Excellent set of Samurai armor Edo period. According to the inscription on the Dou(cuirass), Armor was commissioned by a leading member of Wada Samurai family, Wada Masatada to a re...

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Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Helmet

Materials

Iron

Edo-Era Samurai Helmet and Mask Set, an Authentic Piece of History from the 17th
Edo-Era Samurai Helmet and Mask Set, an Authentic Piece of History from the 17th

Edo-Era Samurai Helmet and Mask Set, an Authentic Piece of History from the 17th

Located in Fukuoka, JP

It's a unique and rare find that speaks to the rich history and traditions of Japan. This exceptional set is perfect for collectors and enthusiasts of Japanese art, culture, and hist...

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17th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Helmet

Materials

Leather, Wood, Lacquer

Antique Samurai Helmet Edo Period Japan Nanban Helmet 18th Century Zunari Kabuto
Antique Samurai Helmet Edo Period Japan Nanban Helmet 18th Century Zunari Kabuto

Antique Samurai Helmet Edo Period Japan Nanban Helmet 18th Century Zunari Kabuto

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

Rare & decorative! This original Japanese Samurai helmet from the Edo Period 1600-1868 circa 18th century.

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Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Helmet

Materials

Iron

Japanese Pearl Diver's Deep Sea Diving Helmet, circa 1930
Japanese Pearl Diver's Deep Sea Diving Helmet, circa 1930

Japanese Pearl Diver's Deep Sea Diving Helmet, circa 1930

Located in Nantucket, MA

Antique Japanese Pearl Diver's deep sea diving helmet, by the Yokohama Diving Apparatus Company, circa 1920s or 1930s, a cast and hammered bronze three light helmet with 12 bolts and...

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1920s Japanese Industrial Antique Japanese Helmet

Materials

Brass

Rare Find Japanese Antique Boy's Day Samurai Festival Set in Original Box
Rare Find Japanese Antique Boy's Day Samurai Festival Set in Original Box

Rare Find Japanese Antique Boy's Day Samurai Festival Set in Original Box

Located in South Burlington, VT

On this day, families also display a Kintaro doll usually riding on a large carp, and the traditional Japanese military helmet, kabuto, due to their tradition as symbols of strength ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Japanese Helmet

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Edo Period Japanese Helmet.
Edo Period Japanese Helmet.

Edo Period Japanese Helmet.

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H 10.5 in W 13 in

Edo Period Japanese Helmet.

Located in Vancouver, BC

Japanese hemet from the Edo Period with Mon(Crest). Lacquer over metal. Inscribed with calligraphy on the inside. Eighteenth Century or earlier.

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18th Century and Earlier Japanese Antique Japanese Helmet

Japanese Samurai Helmet 'Kabuto' Signed "Soshu-Ju Myōchin Jo", Momoyama Period
Japanese Samurai Helmet 'Kabuto' Signed "Soshu-Ju Myōchin Jo", Momoyama Period

Japanese Samurai Helmet 'Kabuto' Signed "Soshu-Ju Myōchin Jo", Momoyama Period

Located in Milano, IT

A 32 iron-plate samurai helmet (sujibachi kabuto) decorated with silver "nunomezogan choji-karakusa" with a clove and ivy motif. The four cardinal plates are bordered with gilt meta...

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16th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Helmet

Materials

Iron

Set of Japanese Samurai Helmet (kabuto) and Mask, Signed Muneharu, 19th Century
Set of Japanese Samurai Helmet (kabuto) and Mask, Signed Muneharu, 19th Century

Set of Japanese Samurai Helmet (kabuto) and Mask, Signed Muneharu, 19th Century

Located in Milano, IT

Both helmet and mask signed “Muneharu” with kao. The helmet with an elegant shape and hammered rivets on view, with a rare construction called “double shell”. With this technique, e...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Helmet

Materials

Iron

Vintage Kendo Helmet
Vintage Kendo Helmet

Vintage Kendo Helmet

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H 19 in W 18 in D 10 in

Vintage Kendo Helmet

Located in San Francisco, CA

Vintage Japanese Kendo Helmut. We loved the quirky sculptural character of this piece. The quality of workmanship is very high.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Helmet

Materials

Metal

Lacquered Leather Samurai Helmet Signed: Tsuda Kiyotake Kore O Sei
Lacquered Leather Samurai Helmet Signed: Tsuda Kiyotake Kore O Sei

Lacquered Leather Samurai Helmet Signed: Tsuda Kiyotake Kore O Sei

Located in Milano, IT

Nerikawa kabuto Lacquered leather samurai helmet Late Edo period Signed: Tsuda Kiyotake kore o sei (??????)

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Helmet

Materials

Metal, Gold Leaf

Hineno-zunari kabuto, head-shaped samurai helmet with hamaguri (clams)
Hineno-zunari kabuto, head-shaped samurai helmet with hamaguri (clams)

Hineno-zunari kabuto, head-shaped samurai helmet with hamaguri (clams)

Located in Milano, IT

Hineno-zunari kabuto Head-shaped samurai helmet with hamaguri (clams) side ornament Muromachi period (16th century) Refurbished during Edo period (18th century) This samurai hel...

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17th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Helmet

Materials

Iron

Early 62-Plates Samurai Helmet 'Kabuto' from the Nabeshima Clan by Nobutaka
Early 62-Plates Samurai Helmet 'Kabuto' from the Nabeshima Clan by Nobutaka

Early 62-Plates Samurai Helmet 'Kabuto' from the Nabeshima Clan by Nobutaka

Located in Milano, IT

The style and the signature suggest Nobutaka was a student of Myochin Nobuie working between 1570 and 1620; the inside of the helmet has been in fact later inscribed with the date “T...

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Early 17th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Helmet

Koboshi Kabuto Signed Myochin Yoshiie Samurai Helmet with Small Standing Rivets
Koboshi Kabuto Signed Myochin Yoshiie Samurai Helmet with Small Standing Rivets

Koboshi Kabuto Signed Myochin Yoshiie Samurai Helmet with Small Standing Rivets

Located in Milano, IT

Koboshi kabuto signed Myochin Yoshiie Samurai helmet with small standing rivets Edo Period, 17th-18th century A 62-plate koboshi-bachi of typical tenkokuzan form, with 30 poin...

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Late 17th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Helmet

Materials

Iron

Kani-Nari Kabuto Samurai Helmet Shaped as a Crab’s Claw, 18th Century
Kani-Nari Kabuto Samurai Helmet Shaped as a Crab’s Claw, 18th Century

Kani-Nari Kabuto Samurai Helmet Shaped as a Crab’s Claw, 18th Century

Located in Milano, IT

Kani-nari kabuto Samurai helmet shaped as a crab’s claw Edo period, 18th century In feudal Japan, the crab was regarded as a majestic creature and was a symbol of the aut...

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Mid-18th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Helmet

Materials

Iron

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Antique Japanese Helmet For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique Japanese helmet you’re looking for at 1stDibs. An antique Japanese helmet — often made from metal, iron and lacquer — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without an antique Japanese helmet — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique Japanese helmet is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in styles are sought with frequency.

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The average selling price for an antique Japanese helmet at 1stDibs is $9,427, while they’re typically $325 on the low end and $39,353 for the highest priced.