This is an unsigned jingasa (samurai war hat) from the late Edo period. It is made of rattan with a lacquer finish and features a dragon motif. According to the previous owner, it was actually used during the Boshin War.
Auction status: live on sword-auction.com.
NihontoWatchBETAmumei · Edo
Single component
Unsigned
dragon
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.
If you wish to return an item, please notify us within 3 days of receipt. After this period we cannot accept cancellations. Please ship the return to us within 5 business days. Cancellation is conditional on the item being kept in the same condition as at the time of sale, so please handle it with care.
This is an unsigned jingasa (samurai war hat) from the late Edo period. It is made of rattan with a lacquer finish and features a dragon motif. According to the previous owner, it was actually used during the Boshin War.
Auction status: live on sword-auction.com.
NihontoWatchBETAmumei · Edo
Single component
Unsigned
dragon
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.
If you wish to return an item, please notify us within 3 days of receipt. After this period we cannot accept cancellations. Please ship the return to us within 5 business days. Cancellation is conditional on the item being kept in the same condition as at the time of sale, so please handle it with care.