Kabuto (Samurai Helmet) for Sale
What is a samurai helmet called? The kabuto: an iron bowl (hachi) built from riveted plates, fitted with a neck guard (shikoro) and often a striking crest (maedate). Famous armorer schools such as Myochin, Saotome, and Haruta produced kabuto ranging from austere multi-plate koboshi designs to sculptural flamboyant forms, and a real samurai helmet from one of these lineages remains among the most striking objects a collector can own. Fine examples are certified by the Nihon Katchū Bugu Kenkyū Hozon Kai (Japanese Armor Society). Browse authenticated kabuto from leading Japanese and international dealers.
59 items currently available from trusted dealers worldwide.
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Edo Period Iron Mempō with Three-Lame Yodare-kake – Russet Lacquer
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Antique Samurai Helmet Mid Edo Period Tatami Kabuto Tokubetsu Kicho Shiryo Certificate (KT-76)
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