This is an Edo period kawari-kabuto (unusual helmet) known as Okitefugi-gata, designed to resemble a folded hand towel placed on the head. It is said to have been produced by the Saika-shu of Kii Province, known for their military prowess with firearms. The helmet features a unique construction with multiple iron plates riveted together, including a distinctive straight top plate designed for ventilation and a visually imposing presence on the battlefield.
NihontoWatchSaika · Edo
Kabuto only
Kawari-kabuto
Saika
Unsigned
丸に十文字紋
Edo
雑賀衆
We could not find an authenticity certificate on the seller’s listing. Japanese armour is normally certified by the Nihon Katchū Bugu Kenkyū Hozon Kai (the armour society). Without one, the attribution is the seller’s own assessment and has not been independently verified — treat it with caution and ask the dealer about certification before buying.
If the item's contents differ significantly from our description, we accept returns within 3 days counted from receipt. Because mail-order sales have no cooling-off provision under the Act on Specified Commercial Transactions, cooling-off is not available.
Price on request
This is an Edo period kawari-kabuto (unusual helmet) known as Okitefugi-gata, designed to resemble a folded hand towel placed on the head. It is said to have been produced by the Saika-shu of Kii Province, known for their military prowess with firearms. The helmet features a unique construction with multiple iron plates riveted together, including a distinctive straight top plate designed for ventilation and a visually imposing presence on the battlefield.
NihontoWatchSaika · Edo
Kabuto only
Kawari-kabuto
Saika
Unsigned
丸に十文字紋
Edo
雑賀衆
We could not find an authenticity certificate on the seller’s listing. Japanese armour is normally certified by the Nihon Katchū Bugu Kenkyū Hozon Kai (the armour society). Without one, the attribution is the seller’s own assessment and has not been independently verified — treat it with caution and ask the dealer about certification before buying.
If the item's contents differ significantly from our description, we accept returns within 3 days counted from receipt. Because mail-order sales have no cooling-off provision under the Act on Specified Commercial Transactions, cooling-off is not available.
Price on request