This is a rare and unusual kawari-kabuto (unconventional helmet) from the Edo period, featuring a unique split construction where the entire upper section detaches from the waist plate. It is made with a substantial feel and includes the original maedate (forecrest) and wakidate (side crests) horns.
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Kabuto only
Kawari-kabuto
Unsigned
Edo
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.
This is a rare and unusual kawari-kabuto (unconventional helmet) from the Edo period, featuring a unique split construction where the entire upper section detaches from the waist plate. It is made with a substantial feel and includes the original maedate (forecrest) and wakidate (side crests) horns.
NihontoWatchBETAKabuto only
Kawari-kabuto
Unsigned
Edo
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.