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

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 ...

Koboshi kabuto Samurai helmet with standing rivets Haruta School Early Edo Period, 17th century A 62-plate koboshi-bachi [helmet bowl with small s...

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 name from the village where they worked, Saika, near Wakayama, possibly on request of the local daimyo, Asano Yukinaga, a great armour amateur. Specialised in the construction of plate helmets, they produced mainly two typologies of kabuto: one with six plates covered with a chrysanthemum-shaped plate on top and one shaped as a “head towel”, called okitenugui. The latter type of kabuto employs very heavy plates crafted in a curved manner and was improved in order to make it resistant to firearms. This okitenugui kabuto features some distinctive decorations of the Haruta school, including the application of cut-out iron elements, including eyebrows, washers and lozenge-shaped decorations on the sides. The ring on the top, however, is a rare feature and could be used to hold a small war flag.

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...

Sogonari Kabuto Samurai Helmet shaped as a Human Head Early Edo Period (1615 - 1867). Three-plates kawari kabuto covered with tawny hair to ...

Samurai mask with a fierce expression Ressei Menpo DATE Edo period (1615 - 1867), 18th century A red lacquered high-level mask, with fierce (res...

This is a truly exceptional set of 18th century Samurai armor that is sure to impress any collector or enthusiast. The patinated iron used in its construction has aged beautifully, giving the armor a truly unique appearance that is sure to catch the eye. The brocade silk and cotton padding used to line the armor not only provide a comfortable fit for the wearer, but also add an extra layer of decorative flair. One of the most striking features of this armor is the crests of the Hirate samurai clan that adorn it. These crests are a symbol of the clan's identity and heritage, and their presence on the armor speaks to the deep connection between samurai warriors and the clans they belonged to. The Kabuto...

A set of 3 Chinese bronze ritual cups with pagoda shaped cover. In archaic style probably 18th or 19th century. Great patina, no cracks.

English Victorian bamboo cane with pewter cap with an impression of a horseshoe.  

This finely crafted piece was made high in the mountains of southeast China, Laos, Thailand and Burma (modern day Myanmar) by an indigenous hill tribe. The Hmong people are know for ...

A collection of 18th and 19th century Arabic astrolabes and quadrant Persian, 18th/19th Century Largest: height 23cm, width 13cm, depth 3cm Smallest: height 6.5cm, width 4.5cm, depth 1.5cm This excellent set of antique astronomical instruments is a selection of five Persian brass astrolabes...

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 renown armor maker, Myochin Munetaka. 18th century. Pristine condition, with only minor abrasions and losses due to significant age. PRICE and other inquiries, please send a message. It holds prestigious Tokubetsu Kitcho Shiryo (especially important cultural item), papers by Nihon Katchū Bugu Kenkyū Hozon Kai (The Association for the Research and Preservation of Japanese Armor...