A dazzling, koboshi’bachi kabuto (helmet with small rivets) adorned with gilded appliques depicting the Tokugawa clan's iconic crest, the three hollyhock leaves 三つ葉葵 (mitsuba aoi), and crowned by a circular bronze maedate representing a full moon, flanked by a pair of long bronze shaped like a pair of long arched kuwagata-antlers.

The helmet's 62-plate ‘russet iron’ bowl is meticulously detailed with 63 rows of 31 small pointed rivets each, and is topped by a 5-tiered gilded tehen’no’kanamono (decorative apex fitting). The broad, low two-lame ‘kiritsuke kozane’-plate shikoro (neck guard) is finished in gold lacquer. The fukigaeshi (face guards) extend backward, featuring gold lacquered lames laced with orange silk cords and accented by a multi-coloured cord, partially covered with decorative ‘smoked leather’ and bearing the a gilded Tokugawa appliques.

The Tokugawa Clan 徳川氏, founded by Tokugawa Ieyasu 徳川家康 (1543–1616), was a powerful samurai family that ruled Japan during the Edo period 江戸時代 (1603–1868). Ieyasu established the Tokugawa shogunate, a military government that brought peace and stability after years of civil war.

Period: Japan – Taishô period (1912-1926).

Approx. dimensions:
Height 38 cm, Width 41.5 cm, Depth 41 cm.
Maedate: diameter 6.3 cm.
Weight 2.9 kg.

It is in a very good condition with some minor traces of wear consistent with age. Please look at the photos for a condition reference.

When shipped we will add a certificate of authenticity.

Seller's Story

Since 1996, "Japanese Antique Store" has been importing Japanese antiques directly from Japan. We travel through Japan several times a year visiting auctions, shows, dealers and collectors. In addition to our physical store in Amsterdam, we are also active on Catawiki. We specialize in Samurai armor (Yoroi) and objects, lacquerware, screens, paintings, Buddhist statues and many more Japanese artifacts!
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A dazzling, koboshi’bachi kabuto (helmet with small rivets) adorned with gilded appliques depicting the Tokugawa clan's iconic crest, the three hollyhock leaves 三つ葉葵 (mitsuba aoi), and crowned by a circular bronze maedate representing a full moon, flanked by a pair of long bronze shaped like a pair of long arched kuwagata-antlers.

The helmet's 62-plate ‘russet iron’ bowl is meticulously detailed with 63 rows of 31 small pointed rivets each, and is topped by a 5-tiered gilded tehen’no’kanamono (decorative apex fitting). The broad, low two-lame ‘kiritsuke kozane’-plate shikoro (neck guard) is finished in gold lacquer. The fukigaeshi (face guards) extend backward, featuring gold lacquered lames laced with orange silk cords and accented by a multi-coloured cord, partially covered with decorative ‘smoked leather’ and bearing the a gilded Tokugawa appliques.

The Tokugawa Clan 徳川氏, founded by Tokugawa Ieyasu 徳川家康 (1543–1616), was a powerful samurai family that ruled Japan during the Edo period 江戸時代 (1603–1868). Ieyasu established the Tokugawa shogunate, a military government that brought peace and stability after years of civil war.

Period: Japan – Taishô period (1912-1926).

Approx. dimensions:
Height 38 cm, Width 41.5 cm, Depth 41 cm.
Maedate: diameter 6.3 cm.
Weight 2.9 kg.

It is in a very good condition with some minor traces of wear consistent with age. Please look at the photos for a condition reference.

When shipped we will add a certificate of authenticity.

Seller's Story

Since 1996, "Japanese Antique Store" has been importing Japanese antiques directly from Japan. We travel through Japan several times a year visiting auctions, shows, dealers and collectors. In addition to our physical store in Amsterdam, we are also active on Catawiki. We specialize in Samurai armor (Yoroi) and objects, lacquerware, screens, paintings, Buddhist statues and many more Japanese artifacts!
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Dynastic Style/Period
Taishō period (1912-1926)
Artist
Tokugawa family crest
No. of items
1
Country of Origin
Japan
Material
Bronze, Cast iron, Cotton, Lacquer, Silk
Height
38 cm
Width
41.5 cm
Title of artwork
Koboshi’bachi kabuto (helmet with small rivets)
Depth
41 cm
Condition
Excellent condition

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Excellent seller, easy communication, very friendly. I recommend

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Penetrator1973

All went well and item is as expected. Also pick up went fluid.

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Parfait rapide et bien emballé merci

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user-4fae250132f5

2de artikel van deze verkoper, heel snel geleverd, goed verpakt. Wederom blij mee :)

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Très belle lanterne, envoi rapide sans problème. Impeccable !

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phildegomme

Paravent absolument fantastique C’est le 2ème que j’achète au vendeur Parfait à chaque fois

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Perfect Packing and a precise and safe Delivery really a professional Seller Thanks maurizio

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maurip

Bel objet , je suis très satisfaite . La livraison a été rapide .Merci

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user-c3577cfa921a

Beautiful armchair, packed very, very professionally. Top-class craftsmanship. It's not often you come across such beautiful furniture. Thank you :)

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Envoie rapide magnifiques poupées aucunes mauvaises surprises bon vendeur

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berlioz91

Great piece. Thank you very much!

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user-f184f6abc06d

Item as described. In good condition apart from one hinge on a leg became lose (one screw found, one screw is missing, but I have similar ones). But that’s fixable.

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Seller's response

Dear Georgy, Thanks for your feedback. Sorry for the screw issue and thanks a lot that you can fix it yourself. Thanks again have a nice day, Marco Zoomers - Japanese Antique Store

Packed nicely, item’s condition is the same as in the photos. Recommended seller!

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Mooi, bijzonder object, blij mee! Goede conditie voor de leeftijd. Opgehaald in de winkel, waar ik heb genoten van het prachtige aanbod! Top verkoper! Graag tot de volgende keer!

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gelukskruik888

Wow! Een van de mooiste stukken in mijn collectie! Met een zeer net certificaat van authenticiteit. Geweldig goed ingepakt. Ik ben uitermate tevreden!

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HLeonard

DENK DAT ZE WERKEN OP DE JUISTE WIJZE MET VOLDOENDE INFORMATIE EN CORRECTE PRIJZEN

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vivipati

Je tenais à vous exprimer ma plus grande satisfaction suite à la livraison de l objet que j'ai commandé. Non seulement cela a été rapide mais le produit lui-même dépasse toutes mes attentes. MERCI !

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emballé avec soin, arrivé rapidement et objet magnifique !

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user-96c1060

Envío rápido, bien protegido y producto según las imágenes publicadas. Un buen servicio.

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great object, excellent condition, carefully packaged and swiftly delivered, great seller!

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Excellent seller, easy communication, very friendly. I recommend

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