Tango no Sekku Kabuto hotsell Kazari Set, Koedo

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This listing is for a vintage samurai warrior Kabuto helmet which is typically displayed during the annual Children's Day celebration. It was made 40 years ago and comes complete with a beautiful black lacquered box. hotsell It is a well crafted piece, complete with metal trim and a golden dragon that attaches to the top. Vermillion silk has been woven around the back of the helmet, and the set comes complete with a mounting stand. Several parts are detached for easy storage, this particular set has been very well taken care of. *SCROLL TO THE BOTTOM OF THIS LISTING FOR SHIPPING SUSPENSIONS AND/OR AVAILABLE OPTIONS. *CLICK ‘Learn more about this item' FOR FURTHER DETAILS.

On May 5th Children's Day is celebrated all over Japan. It is a day set aside to celebrate children's health and happiness. Traditionally the day was just for boys, and families with at least one son would display kabuto and wish for their health and prosperity. During the Edo period this day was to encourage boys to become courageous like samurai.

Sizes
Box: H.29.5cm (11.6”) x 36cm (14.1”) x 31.3cm (12.3”)
Total Height: 63.7cm (25”)
Kabuto on Stand: H.36cm (14.1”) x 31cm (12.2”) across x 21.5cm (8.4”) from back to front
Wooden Board: L.18.3cm (7.2”) x 9cm (3.5”)

Condition
The box has only very light wear on the exterior, and a discoloured spot on the interior. There is patina on the front of the helmet and some light wear on the dragon part, and the tassels are a little scruffy. Also the wooden board is spotty on the back.

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