Kabuto (1) - Japan

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Japanese Hakken suji kabuto steel helmet by Satsuma marutake sangyō, 37.8 cm high, 41.0 cm wide, 37.2 cm deep, weighing 2980 g, in good antique condition with stains, scratches, fading and damage, featuring a round placket with a Marunichigaitakanoha hawk feather crest.

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Description from the seller

It probably dates from the Showa period. It has a round placket with Marunichigaitakanoha mon 丸に違い鷹羽紋 (a hawk feather crest).
It is thought to have been sold as part of a set of armor, but the details are unknown.
It has some dirt, scratches, tears, fading, stains, damage and holes, but is in good condition for an antique item.
A great decorative piece.

HEIGHT 37.8 cm
WIDTH 41.0 cm
DEPTH 37.2 cm
WEIGHT 2980 g

Condition:
The condition is relatively good, but there are stains, scratches, tears, fading, spots, and damage appropriate for age. There are many photos, so please check them carefully before purchasing.

Atention:
The items listed for sale are all used collectibles. Please consider them to have signs of aging, such as stains, scratches, scuffs, tears, discoloration, fading, fraying, and changes in thread color. We will post as many photos as possible to make it easy to understand. We appreciate your understanding before making a purchase.

Shipping:
The lot will be carefully packaged and shipped from Japan.
We will use either DHL or FedEx for a safe and secure transportation. It usually takes about 2-3 weeks for delivery, and the package will be shipped with a tracking number.
Import duties, taxes, VAT, and any other charges are not included in the item price and shipping cost. Please check your country's import duties before bidding.

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Seller's Story

Thank you very much for showing interest in the item. I have been working as an antique dealer in Japan for about 10 years. I have visited around 10,000 customers' homes to procure items. The items I am selling on Catawiki are sourced from all over Japan. Based on my past experiences, I search for and list items with good taste. Please check out my sales page and enjoy browsing through the various other items I have listed.

It probably dates from the Showa period. It has a round placket with Marunichigaitakanoha mon 丸に違い鷹羽紋 (a hawk feather crest).
It is thought to have been sold as part of a set of armor, but the details are unknown.
It has some dirt, scratches, tears, fading, stains, damage and holes, but is in good condition for an antique item.
A great decorative piece.

HEIGHT 37.8 cm
WIDTH 41.0 cm
DEPTH 37.2 cm
WEIGHT 2980 g

Condition:
The condition is relatively good, but there are stains, scratches, tears, fading, spots, and damage appropriate for age. There are many photos, so please check them carefully before purchasing.

Atention:
The items listed for sale are all used collectibles. Please consider them to have signs of aging, such as stains, scratches, scuffs, tears, discoloration, fading, fraying, and changes in thread color. We will post as many photos as possible to make it easy to understand. We appreciate your understanding before making a purchase.

Shipping:
The lot will be carefully packaged and shipped from Japan.
We will use either DHL or FedEx for a safe and secure transportation. It usually takes about 2-3 weeks for delivery, and the package will be shipped with a tracking number.
Import duties, taxes, VAT, and any other charges are not included in the item price and shipping cost. Please check your country's import duties before bidding.

040922011206

Seller's Story

Thank you very much for showing interest in the item. I have been working as an antique dealer in Japan for about 10 years. I have visited around 10,000 customers' homes to procure items. The items I am selling on Catawiki are sourced from all over Japan. Based on my past experiences, I search for and list items with good taste. Please check out my sales page and enjoy browsing through the various other items I have listed.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Total nr of items
1
Material
Hakken suji kabuto 八間筋兜, Steel
Country of Origin
Japan
Designer/Artist/Maker
Satsuma marutake sangyō
Condition
Good condition, see description
Height
37.8 cm
Width
41 cm
Depth
37.2 cm
Weight
2980 g
JapanVerified
1670
Objects sold
99.6%
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