{"id":67329,"date":"2025-04-26T16:47:06","date_gmt":"2025-04-26T07:47:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.samuraimuseum.jp\/shop\/?post_type=product&p=67329"},"modified":"2025-10-07T18:24:09","modified_gmt":"2025-10-07T09:24:09","slug":"antique-samurai-helmet-early-edo-period-tetsu-kuro-urushi-kabuto-tokubetsu-kicho-shiryo-certificate-kt-54","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.samuraimuseum.jp\/shop\/product\/antique-samurai-helmet-early-edo-period-tetsu-kuro-urushi-kabuto-tokubetsu-kicho-shiryo-certificate-kt-54\/","title":{"rendered":"Antique Samurai Helmet
Early Edo Period
Tetsu Kuro Urushi Kabuto
Tokubetsu Kicho<\/strong><\/span> Shiryo Certificate<\/span> (KT-54)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Antique Samurai Helmet Tetsu Kuro Urushi Kabuto with Tokubetsu Kicho<\/span> Shiryo Certificate<\/span><\/strong>
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\nPeriod: Early Edo Period (1637-1688)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

appraised by The Association for the Research and Preservation of Japanese Helmets and Armor<\/span><\/p>\n

Prime Material: Iron<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0This Kabuto was made in the early Edo period. Its name is Tetsu Kuro Urushi-nuri Hachiken Sanpojiro Akodanari Suji Kabuto. It is both strong and beautiful.<\/span>\u00a0The shape of the helmet is called Akodanari. It looks like a round melon and comes from Buddhist design. It shows power and something holy. The surface is covered with shiny black lacquer, which makes it look serious and elegant.
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\u00a0Please focus on the Maedate (\u524d\u7acb, front decoration) part. We believe it imitates a Mikaduki (\u4e09\u65e5\u6708, crescent moon). We imagine that its golden color caught people\u2019s eyes on the battlefields. According to a theory, the crescent moon designs of Maedates came from the Myouken (\u5999\u898b) belief. This religion was born in India. It was mixed with the Polestar belief and was brought to Japan from the continent. In the Myouken belief, the moon and stars were the symbols of faith. The Myouken Bosatsu (\u5999\u898b\u83e9\u85a9, \u83e9\u85a9 means Bodhisattva) fulfills all wishes such as fertility of rich harvest, peace, the prosperity of the clan, healing of illness, longevity, success in business, traffic safety, academic achievement, marriage, etcetera. Reasonably, the moon motif for a Maedate was popular among Samurai warriors. The former owner of this armor might have shown his faith by wearing this Kabuto. One of the famous Samurai who used this type of Maedate was Date Masamune (\u4f0a\u9054 \u653f\u5b97, 1567-1636). He took over the family estate at the age of 17 and contributed to the prosperity of the Touhoku (\u6771\u5317) region. It features a sizeable crescent-shaped decoration and is a popular design even in modern times for replica products.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u00a0The motif of the Fukikaeshi is based on a family crest called Musubi Karigane (\u7d50\u3073\u96c1\u91d1). The wild goose, is a migratory bird that has long been familiar to people in Japan. As seen in the Manyoshu (\u4e07\u8449\u96c6)\u2014the oldest collection of Japanese poetry\u2014geese were admired for flying through the sky with the north wind in autumn. By the Kamakura period at the latest, they were already used as motifs in art. In China, the goose symbolizes loyalty, and the Karigane crest was especially popular among Samurai families.<\/span>\"\"<\/p>\n

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\u00a0In addition, the Hachimanza (\u516b\u5e61\u5ea7, helmet top opening) is shaped like a chrysanthemum (\u83ca, Kiku). A long time ago, the chrysanthemum was used as a medicine for obtaining a long life in China, and it was brought to Japan with this thought in the Nara period (648-781). Chrysanthemum is one of the flowers which symbolizes fall, and people appreciate it very much since ancient times. As its petals form radially, the chrysanthemum has been likened to the sun. That is why this flower pattern is treated as the symbol of perpetual youth and longevity or good health. \u201cKiku no Gomon (\u83ca\u306e\u5fa1\u7d0b)\u201d is a kind of chrysanthemum pattern, and it has been used as the crest of the Emperor and the royal family in Japan so that it is well-known as a noble pattern.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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*Please keep in mind that this Kabuto’s lacquer <\/span>is partly lacked off and one of the part is dented.\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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Certification: Tokugetsu <\/span><\/span>Kicho Shiryo Certificate (No. 2188)<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0The certificate was issued by The Association for the Research and Preservation of Japanese Helmets and Armor, which is the most trusted Japanese armor appraiser in Japan. Tokubetsu Kicho Shiryo means special rare article. It is ranked as the third highest of five rankings.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0This helmet was authenticated on May 26th, 2024, as a Tokubetsu Kicho Shiryo, and this paper mentions that this item was made in the early Edo period<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

An English translation of the certificate is available on request. We won’t charge any additional fee.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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\u3010About us\u3011<\/strong><\/span>
\n\u00a0Samurai Museum is located in Tokyo, Japan, exhibiting antique artifacts related to the Samurai history. Samurai Museum Shop is the place for those who are interested in Japanese culture and craftsmanship. We deal with antique Samurai swords\/armor, traditional crafts made in Japan and so on. <\/span><\/p>\n

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\u3010Antique Japanese helmet (Kabuto) and Export process\u3011<\/strong>
\n\u00a0After receiving the full payment from you, we will apply for its export permit from the Board of Education to legally export the helmet to other countries. It normally takes around 2-4 weeks<\/strong> to receive this permit. And we would like you to expect at least 1.0-1.5<\/strong> months for your order to arrive at your given address after you ordered.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u3010Payment Method\u3011<\/strong>
\n\u00a0We accept payment through Stripe <\/strong>(Credit card), PayPal<\/strong>, Apple Pay or ChromePay, all of which are secure payment methods. Also, you don’t need to make an account on Stripe for the checkout. If you prefer other payment method, please contact us. After confirming your payment, we will apply for an export permit. You may either pay in JPY<\/strong>, USD<\/strong>, AUD<\/strong>, CAD<\/strong>, EUR<\/strong>, CHF <\/strong>or GBP<\/strong>. The price is set in Japanese Yen. Prices in other currencies are automatically calculated based on the latest exchange rate.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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\u3010Shipping Duration\u3011<\/strong><\/span>
\n\u00a0We normally ship via EMS (Express Mail Service) provided by Japan Post. It usually takes at least 5-14 days to deliver the package after you place an order.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0We offer Free International Shipping<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0as long as we can ship your order by EMS. If you prefer other shipping carriers, please contact us.
\nWe will inform you of the order\u2019s tracking number via email. Please make sure you fill out your valid email address correctly.<\/span><\/p>\n

*If you like to make sure if EMS shipping is available to your country, please contact us.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u3010How to make sure the condition\u3011<\/strong><\/span>
\n\u00a0Please keep in mind that what you are going to purchase is an antique item. We uploaded high resolution photos for you to check its condition thoroughly. If you like to see more photos with different angles, please feel free to contact us. We will be happy to send them to you so that you can make informed decision. It is essential for us to know that you are happy with your choice of a sword. and we are prepared to use the best of our ability to serve you.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u3010How To Contact Us\u3011<\/strong><\/span>
\n\u00a0Please contact us through email, Facebook Messenger or Live Chat if you have any questions. You can find each icon on the right side of the website. Please click one of them to reach us. We will reply to you within 1-2 business days.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u3010How To Preserve Antique Samurai Armor\/Helmets\u3011<\/strong><\/span>
\n\u00a0Dryness, humidity, and bad ventilation might deteriorate the condition of antique Samurai armor\/helmet. The best temperature to preserve Samurai armor\/helmet is around 20\u2103 in Celsius, and humidity should be about 60%.\u00a0 Direct sunlight should be avoided. We recommend storing armors\/helmets in a room with good ventilation. If you like to display them outside the boxes for a prolonged time, we suggest using a glass case in order for dust not to be accumulated easily. In case you don’t use a glass case, please make sure to regularly dust off\u00a0 from the armor\/helmets by using a soft brush made of delicate cloth or brush for painting.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0If you like to know more about the preservation of this armor, please feel free to<\/span> contact us<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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DELIVERY TIME<\/strong>: Approx. 1-1.5 months<\/span>
\n*There might be delay in shipment depending on countries.<\/span><\/p>\n

INCLUDED<\/strong>: Tokubetsu Kicho Shiryo Certificate, The Samurai helmet, Helmet stand, Export support<\/span><\/p>\n

*The height is the helmet itself. If put on the stand, the height changes.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
Vertical<\/span><\/td>\nWidth<\/span><\/td>\nHeight <\/span><\/td>\nWeight<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
31.0cm<\/span><\/td>\n32.5cm<\/span><\/td>\n26.5cm<\/span><\/td>\n\u00a02.01kg<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

More photos are available on request. Please feel free to contact us.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":67339,"template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[85],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-67329","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-samurai-helmet-kabuto","8":"first","9":"instock","10":"shipping-taxable","11":"purchasable","12":"product-type-simple","13":"add-to-wishlist-after_add_to_cart","14":"customify-col","15":"product-has-gallery"},"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.samuraimuseum.jp\/shop\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/67329","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.samuraimuseum.jp\/shop\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.samuraimuseum.jp\/shop\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.samuraimuseum.jp\/shop\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/67339"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.samuraimuseum.jp\/shop\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=67329"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.samuraimuseum.jp\/shop\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=67329"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.samuraimuseum.jp\/shop\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=67329"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.samuraimuseum.jp\/shop\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=67329"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}