【Important notes】 ・International buyers are responsible for any import duties, taxes, and charges not included in the item price or shipping cost. Please note that VAT paid to Catawiki is separate from and does not cover import duties or customs charges in your country. You may still be required to pay additional fees upon delivery, as determined by your local customs authorities. ・Shipping Details: Most items are shipped via Japan Post EMS (airmail). If you are in a hurry, we can arrange shipping via DHL or FedEx upon request for an additional fee. ・Damage and Issues: If you receive a damaged item, please contact us immediately. The damage must be reported to your local post office within 7 days of delivery, and promptly to us and Catawiki support. 【Product details】 This Showa period maedate set consists of two hand-carved wooden helmet crests made for a samurai kabuto, finished with gold leaf. Each piece is housed in its own original wooden storage box. The first maedate depicts a dragon, traditionally used as a powerful symbol of protection, authority, and spiritual strength. The dragon holds a green jewel representing the wish-granting sacred gem, a motif associated with wisdom and fulfilment. The carving is deeply modelled, with dynamic movement emphasised through the flowing body and expressive head. The second maedate is based on fern leaves, a motif long associated with longevity and prosperity, as ferns remain evergreen and reproduce vigorously. Fern crests were favoured by prominent samurai families, including Tokugawa Ieyasu, as symbols of enduring lineage and stability. The layered leaves are carefully carved to create a bold yet elegant silhouette when mounted on a helmet. Both pieces are carved from wood and finished with genuine gold leaf, giving them a rich surface presence that reflects light beautifully. The dragon includes a green stone (probably jade) accent, adding contrast and visual focus. These maedate were designed to be mounted at the front of a kabuto to convey strength, belief, and identity on the battlefield, and today they remain highly appealing as display pieces for samurai armour collectors. The set is in good used condition with minor blemishes consistent with age. Please refer to the photos for details. Dimensions of Dragon: approx. H 6 cm W 11 cm D 5.2 cm Dimensions of Fern Crest: approx. H 9.5 cm W 12.3 cm D 1.9 cm ・Please make sure to review all the provided information and images before placing your bid. ・We make every effort to accurately represent the product's colors and textures in our photos. However, due to differences in monitors and device displays, as well as photographic conditions, slight color variations between the photos and the actual product may occur. We ask for your understanding in advance. Thank you for your interest, and happy bidding!