Jingasa (1) - Leather
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A high-ranking Edo-period Japanese lacquered leather jingasa (Nirayama/Nirayamagasa) of 55 cm long and 27 cm high, richly decorated in gold and kamon with two identical red shu-urushi interiors, dating to 1850–1900 and produced as a reproduction with no certificate of authenticity.
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"Rare" Nirayama, a Samurai military jingasa.
It is entirely in black lacquered leather with gold decorations and kamon.
Emblem of a Samurai clan, the Karabana flower (Chinese blossom) used by different clans, and symbolic tortoises of luck and longevity.
This Nirayama or Nirayamagasa 韮山笠 is decorated on both faces in identical fashion.
The interior is lacquered in traditional red: "shu-urushi" with its cords.
It is in good overall condition, 19th century.
Bakumatsu, end of the Edo period.
Dimensions: 55 cm long by 27 cm high.
It is a high-ranking jingasa entirely lacquered, decorated and complete.
Nirayamagasa of this type are rare.
Seller's Story
Welcome to Samuraiantiques
Passionate about Japanese culture, I have been collecting items related to Japan—including Japanese arts and Samurai artifacts—and more world arts for over 20 years.
In my Catawiki shop, you will find a wide range of authentic treasures from Japan at affordable prices.
Please feel free to browse my collection; I hope you find something you love.
Thank you for your interest.
Translated by Google Translate"Rare" Nirayama, a Samurai military jingasa.
It is entirely in black lacquered leather with gold decorations and kamon.
Emblem of a Samurai clan, the Karabana flower (Chinese blossom) used by different clans, and symbolic tortoises of luck and longevity.
This Nirayama or Nirayamagasa 韮山笠 is decorated on both faces in identical fashion.
The interior is lacquered in traditional red: "shu-urushi" with its cords.
It is in good overall condition, 19th century.
Bakumatsu, end of the Edo period.
Dimensions: 55 cm long by 27 cm high.
It is a high-ranking jingasa entirely lacquered, decorated and complete.
Nirayamagasa of this type are rare.
Seller's Story
Welcome to Samuraiantiques
Passionate about Japanese culture, I have been collecting items related to Japan—including Japanese arts and Samurai artifacts—and more world arts for over 20 years.
In my Catawiki shop, you will find a wide range of authentic treasures from Japan at affordable prices.
Please feel free to browse my collection; I hope you find something you love.
Thank you for your interest.
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Era
1400-1900
Number of objects
1
Material
Leather
Country of origin
Japan
Dynastic style/period
Edo Period (1600-1868)
Provenance
Private collection
Condition
Good condition, used with some signs of wear
Attribution
Original
Sold with stand
No
Military Context
Yes
Estimated period
1850-1900
Object title
jingasa-Nirayama
Authenticity
Reproduction/replica
Height
27 cm
Comes with certificate of authenticity
No
Width
55 cm
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