Stuning Japanese armor from mid-late Edo period in very good condition due the ages, fantastic condition and style. Made For a high rank samurai or Daimyo. Made in nerikawa and japanese urushi lacquer. Very nice maedate. This kind of helmets was used for the high rank samurai as protection and simbol of power. With gold leaf inlays. Great Maedate. A great piece for display or wear. It will be the focal point of any room where it is exposed and will undoubtedly attract all eyes, a beautiful piece of samurai art. See my other samurai items clicking in my sellers name. Supein Nihonto