Firefighter Helmet Called Kaji Kabuto Type Hoshi - Japan - Edo Period (1603–1868)

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"Firefighter Helmet Called Kaji Kabuto Type Hoshi - Japan - Edo Period (1603–1868)"

Firefighter Helmet Called Kaji Kabuto Type Hoshi
Japan
Edo period (1603-1868)
Iron, brass, copper and fabric
H. 18 cm, L 25 cm
(accidents and old missing parts)

A helmet consisting of a dome, called a hachi, with sixteen radiating iron blades, entirely riveted, the top opening of which, called a hachimanza, is encircled by a brass ornament in the shape of a chrysanthemum; a visor, called a mabizashi, decorated with fabric, tapestry nails and trimmings and supporting the maedate, a removable gilded copper ornament depicting the Ryū dragon. On either side were large horns, known as kuwagata - which have now disappeared.
The inside of the dome retains its protective cloth.

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Ref : 5295

Price: 1 880 €