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Samurai Kabuto

A Momonari-type samurai Kabuto with menpō mask
A Momonari-type samurai Kabuto with menpō mask

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 richiama una pesca, realizzato in ferro naturale.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Iron

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.

Category

Antique Early 17th Century Japanese Edo Antiquities

Materials

Iron

Outsider Art Kabuto Samurai Helmet Found Object Assemblage Sculpture
Outsider Art Kabuto Samurai Helmet Found Object Assemblage Sculpture

Outsider Art Kabuto Samurai Helmet Found Object Assemblage Sculpture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Built on a motorcycle helmet shell, this assemblage sculpture takes the form of a kabuto — the crested helmet worn by Japanese samurai warriors.

Category

20th Century Dutch Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Metal, Copper, Lead

Rare 1950 Paul Hanson Lamp Japanese Iron Samurai Helmet All Original MCM Brass
Rare 1950 Paul Hanson Lamp Japanese Iron Samurai Helmet All Original MCM Brass

Rare 1950 Paul Hanson Lamp Japanese Iron Samurai Helmet All Original MCM Brass

Located in Peoria, AZ

An oval linen shade crowns this kabuto Samurai helmet, mirroring the oval display base of heavy mahogany. and displays the designer's sense of perfect proportion!

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

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Japanese Samurai Kabuto, Signed
Japanese Samurai Kabuto, Signed

Japanese Samurai Kabuto, Signed

Unavailable

H 12 in W 10 in D 10 in

Japanese Samurai Kabuto, Signed

Located in Portland, OR

Each plate with six rounded rivets [hoshi] with the rear of the kabuto sporting a gilt copper kasa jirushi [ring] with for securing a helmet flag to the hachi common among high ranki...

Category

Antique 17th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Iron

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

Japanese Samurai Helmet Kabuto Edo Period (1603-1867)

Unavailable

H 9.63 in W 12.63 in D 13.75 in

Japanese Samurai Helmet Kabuto Edo Period (1603-1867)

Located in Hampstead, QC

In addition to being a practical and vital part of a samurai’s armor, the kabuto was also a symbol of his status and identity.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Metalwork

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

As common for high level helmets, the kabuto bachi has probably been mounted on a samurai armor some 100 years later .

Category

Antique 17th Century Japanese Arms, Armor and Weapons

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.

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Antique Mid-17th Century Japanese Metalwork

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

Unavailable

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 ...

Category

Antique 17th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Iron

Sogonari Kabuto Samurai Helmet Shaped as a Human Head Early Edo Period
Sogonari Kabuto Samurai Helmet Shaped as a Human Head Early Edo Period

Sogonari Kabuto Samurai Helmet Shaped as a Human Head Early Edo Period

Located in Milano, IT

Sogonari Kabuto Samurai Helmet shaped as a Human Head Early Edo Period (1615 - 1867).

Category

Antique Early 1700s Metalwork

Materials

Fur

Okitenugui Kabuto Samurai Helmet Shaped as a Head Towel Saika, Early Edo Period
Okitenugui Kabuto Samurai Helmet Shaped as a Head Towel Saika, Early Edo Period

Okitenugui Kabuto Samurai Helmet Shaped as a Head Towel Saika, Early Edo Period

Located in Milano, IT

Okitenugui kabuto Samurai helmet shaped as a head towel Saika, early Edo period, 17th century The Haruta armorers who moved to Kii province in the early 17th century, took the n...

Category

Antique 17th Century Metalwork

Materials

Iron

Toppai kabuto, Signed Haruta Yoshimasa and dated 1802
Toppai kabuto, Signed Haruta Yoshimasa and dated 1802

Toppai kabuto, Signed Haruta Yoshimasa and dated 1802

Unavailable

H 14.57 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in

Toppai kabuto, Signed Haruta Yoshimasa and dated 1802

Located in Milano, IT

Toppai kabuto, Samurai helmet from the Kajiwara clan. Edo period, dated 1802.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Iron

Japanese Kabuto Samurai Helmet Display Sculpture in Bronze
Japanese Kabuto Samurai Helmet Display Sculpture in Bronze

Japanese Kabuto Samurai Helmet Display Sculpture in Bronze

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a Japanese kabuto (samurai helmet) replica often displayed for Children's Day.

Category

Vintage 1970s Japanese Japonisme Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

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

Ienobu was a skilled armor smith from the 18th century, and his signature on the helmet adds an extra layer of historical significance to this already impressive piece. Kabuto decora...

Category

Antique 18th Century Japanese Antiquities

Materials

Iron

Japanese Samurai Yoroi Kabuto Doll Suit of Armour Figure & Lacquer Box 22"
Japanese Samurai Yoroi Kabuto Doll Suit of Armour Figure & Lacquer Box 22"

Japanese Samurai Yoroi Kabuto Doll Suit of Armour Figure & Lacquer Box 22"

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage set of Japanese samurai doll armor in orange and gold, designed to perch on the edge of the black lacquer campaign style storage box with floral gilt metal corner pieces and ...

Category

Late 20th Century Japonisme Toys and Dolls

Materials

Metal

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. Late Edo period, 19th century.

Category

Antique 19th Century North American Edo Metalwork

Materials

Metal

Samurai Yoroi Kabuto Helmet
Samurai Yoroi Kabuto Helmet

Samurai Yoroi Kabuto Helmet

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H 18.31 in W 15.95 in D 13.98 in

Samurai Yoroi Kabuto Helmet

Located in Paris, FR

Samurai Yoroi Kabuto Helmet with wrought Iron and with details in solid brass.

Category

Vintage 1930s Japanese Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Brass, Iron

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

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

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Iron

Japanese Iron and Mixed Metal Koro, Samurai Kabuto
Japanese Iron and Mixed Metal Koro, Samurai Kabuto

Japanese Iron and Mixed Metal Koro, Samurai Kabuto

Located in Christchurch, GB

As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this most unusual Meiji Period 1868-1912, iron and mixed metal koro in the form of a Samurai helmet (Kabuto)...

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Metal, Silver, Iron

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...

Category

Antique 17th Century Japanese Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Iron

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...

Category

Antique Late 17th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Iron

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.

Category

Antique 16th Century Japanese Metalwork

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...

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Iron

Eboshi-Nari Kabuto, Samurai Helmet in the Shape of a Court Cap
Eboshi-Nari Kabuto, Samurai Helmet in the Shape of a Court Cap

Eboshi-Nari Kabuto, Samurai Helmet in the Shape of a Court Cap

Located in Milano, IT

Iron finished in red lacquer Edo period, 17th century Among the kawari kabuto that reproduce shapes of headgears, the eboshi was a favorite by samurai since ancient times.

Category

Antique 17th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Iron

Koboshi Kabuto Samurai Helmet with Standing Rivets Mid Edo Period, 18th Century
Koboshi Kabuto Samurai Helmet with Standing Rivets Mid Edo Period, 18th Century

Koboshi Kabuto Samurai Helmet with Standing Rivets Mid Edo Period, 18th Century

Located in Milano, IT

Koboshi kabuto Samurai helmet with standing rivets Mid Edo Period, 18th Century Rare eight-plate kabuto with seven rows of twenty-five rivets each for a total of 1,400, which ge...

Category

Antique 18th Century Japanese Metalwork

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

Suji-bachi kabuto A 62-plates samurai helmet bearing the crest of the Nabeshima clan, circa 1570-1620.

Category

Antique Early 17th Century Japanese Arms, Armor and Weapons

Samurai Armor with Eboshi-Nari Kabuto Tachi-dō tōsei Gusoku, 17th-18th Century
Samurai Armor with Eboshi-Nari Kabuto Tachi-dō tōsei Gusoku, 17th-18th Century

Samurai Armor with Eboshi-Nari Kabuto Tachi-dō tōsei Gusoku, 17th-18th Century

Located in Milano, IT

Samurai armor with eboshi-nari kabuto Tachi-do tosei gusoku Early to mid Edo period (1615 - 1867) 17th-18th century A good samurai armor of tachi-do style, made in gold ho...

Category

Antique Late 17th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Iron

Suji-bachi kabuto A russet iron samurai helmet  Mid Edo period, 18th century
Suji-bachi kabuto A russet iron samurai helmet  Mid Edo period, 18th century

Suji-bachi kabuto A russet iron samurai helmet Mid Edo period, 18th century

Located in Milano, IT

Suji-bachi kabuto A russet iron samurai helmet Mid Edo period, 18th century Signed: Jōshū jū Saotome Ieharu Provenance: L.

Category

Antique 18th Century Arms, Armor and Weapons

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...

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Iron

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 (??????)

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Metal, Gold Leaf

8x Elm "Chlacc" chairs, S45, Pierre Chapo, France, 1979
8x Elm "Chlacc" chairs, S45, Pierre Chapo, France, 1979

8x Elm "Chlacc" chairs, S45, Pierre Chapo, France, 1979

By Pierre Chapo

Located in La Tour-de-Peilz, CH

A very minimalist model which, naively, reminds us of the structured lines of certain kabuto (samurai helmet). Note that despite appearances, the S45 is very comfortable !

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Elm

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