Vtg Japanese Decorative Samurai Armor for Boy's Festival
This is a vintage Japanese samurai helmet for a Japanese boy's festival decoration or for celebrating the birth of a boy. Helmets and armor are tools to protect yourself. For this reason, it contains the wish to protect boys from illness and accidents, overcome difficulties, and grow strong.
- Japanese Samurai helmet
- Decoration for boy's festival
- Pray for good health and fortune
- Japanese traditional craft and art
- The helmet decoration: Demon on the helmet, Foo dog on the brim, orange strings
- Words on the inside: Newborn celebrations, Showa 51. Jan. 24. and Name
- Genji kabuto (The model of the famous warlord helmet)
- Can be disassembled
- Iron, metal, string
- Item weight: 1700 grams
- Packed weight: 2400 grams
- C1976
- Approx. Helmet: 25.5 cm long x 17.5 cm wide x 23 cm tall
- Good condition. Wear and tear due to age. Please see the photos carefully.
- We acquired this item from an old family estate sale in Gifu, Japan
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About Us: We are Dan and Maiko. Since moving to Japan in 2001, we have gained a vast knowledge of Japanese antiques and vintage items. We are excited to offer you a delightful glimpse of the beauty that Japan has to offer. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to get in touch with us.
