Armour helmet - Japan - 1950-1960

Product Description

Japanese Samurai Helmet (Kabuto) – Crafted by Armorsmith Gyokuho – Crescent Moon Crest – Miniature Armor Display with Wooden Box

This is an elegant miniature armor display piece featuring a traditional Japanese samurai helmet.

Its most striking feature is the **large crescent-moon-shaped crest (*maedate*)** mounted on the front. Helmet designs featuring the crescent moon are iconic symbols of Japanese samurai culture, famously associated with the renowned Sengoku-period warlord Date Masamune.

The helmet boasts a striking aesthetic, combining a black base with gold accents and deep purple braided cords.

Intricate detailing adorns the sides as well; despite its compact size, it beautifully captures the authentic atmosphere of traditional Japanese armor.

It comes with a dedicated wooden storage box. You can display it alongside the box or add it to a collection dedicated to samurai and armor culture.

The combination of the crescent moon crest, the black-gold-purple color scheme, and the wooden box creates a beautiful ensemble—an item sure to appeal to collectors of Japanese culture, samurai artifacts, armor, traditional crafts, and Eastern art.

Dimensions:
Height: Approx. 7 cm
Width: Approx. 9.5 cm
Depth: Approx. 8 cm
Weight: 195 g
Included Items:
・Miniature helmet
・Wooden storage box

Condition: As this is a vintage or previously owned/stored item, there may be signs of age such as scuffs, scratches, dirt, or discoloration. Please carefully examine the posted photos to assess the condition.

*Note: This item is described as a "miniature helmet with a crescent moon crest" based on its visual design; it is not an authentic helmet actually worn by Date Masamune.

An attractive collectible that allows you to enjoy the "kabuto" (helmet)—a symbol of Japanese samurai culture—in a palm-sized format.