Jingasa 陣笠 (samurai traveling hat) - Lacquered wood - Japan - Late Edo period (First half 19th century)






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A Late Edo period lacquered wood Jingasa (samurai travelling hat) with dark gold maki-e family crests, 41 cm in diameter and 6.5 cm high, in good condition and authentic, accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.
Description from the seller
A lacquered war hat 陣笠 (jingasa) decorated with the family crests.
Of circular form with a pointed apex and a slightly flared brim, the top is finished in glossy brown-black lacquer and decorated with dark gold maki-e 蒔絵 (lacquer design) of a family crest.
The interior with red lacquer and padding filled fabric straps, secured on brass eyelets.
Period: Japan – Late Edo period (First half 19th century)
Dimensions: Diameter 41 cm, Height 6.5 cm.
In a good condition with expected wear consistent with age, including minor cracks on top, cracks along edge interior and small lacquer chips. Please refer to the photos for a clear condition reference.
When shipped, we will include a certificate of authenticity.
Seller's Story
A lacquered war hat 陣笠 (jingasa) decorated with the family crests.
Of circular form with a pointed apex and a slightly flared brim, the top is finished in glossy brown-black lacquer and decorated with dark gold maki-e 蒔絵 (lacquer design) of a family crest.
The interior with red lacquer and padding filled fabric straps, secured on brass eyelets.
Period: Japan – Late Edo period (First half 19th century)
Dimensions: Diameter 41 cm, Height 6.5 cm.
In a good condition with expected wear consistent with age, including minor cracks on top, cracks along edge interior and small lacquer chips. Please refer to the photos for a clear condition reference.
When shipped, we will include a certificate of authenticity.
