Description: Antique Japanese Edo Period Kaji Kabuto Firefighter Helmet. The antique Japanese Naruse shi crest firefighter helmet (火消兜- Kaji Kabuto) Naruse shi clan crest. Edo period (1603-1868). Made of wood, dry lacquer (kanshitsu: a lacquer work technique), metal and fabrics. The Naruse shi (成瀬氏) clan was one of the Japanese clans that were samurai and aristocrats. During the Edo period, they served as the lord of Inuyama Castle and served as a chief retainer for the Owari Domain. After the Meiji Restoration, they were recognized as an independent feudal lord and established the Owari Inuyama Domain. After the abolition of the feudal domains and the establishment of prefectures, they became a baronial family of the nobility, and later a viscount family for their contributions to the Restoration. This firefighter helmet is wooden main material coating with brown dry lacquer and metal part. The Fukigaeshi-吹返 with crests made of metal/brass (The large part that protrudes from the bowl of the helmet on both sides of the face). Inside of helmet is fabric cover. The hole on the top of helmet is "Tehen-天辺". The samurai believed that through the Tehen the spirit of Hachiman, the god of war, could pass into them. For this reason this hole on the kabuto is sometimes colled hachiman-za (八幡座) , literally "the seat of Hachiman". Condition: There are missing parts, cracks and peeling of the lacquer and holes. One side of the chin cord (Shinobi-no-o) teared (as shown in last photo). The fabrics ripped. Missing part : : Zaboshi Rivets - Cone shape metal rivets.: Agemaki - A decorative tassel used on the helmet (kabuto). : Agemaki no kan – A swivel ring fitted to the back of a helmet (18th photo), from which a large agemaki is hung.Please check the condition in photos befor bidding. Please see the photos carefully.You can see the detail with all pictures, i shown it very clear.Please feel free to contact me if you need any further information.Please note: The texture and color of the product may differ from the actual product depending on the environment such as the monitor or browser you are using. Size Approx. : 32 x 32 cm. Width, 16 cm. Height. PaymentPlease make your payment is completed within 3 business days after your purchasing. International Buyers International BuyersImport duties, taxes, and charges are not included in item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine What these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying.These charges was collected by the delivering company or when you pick the item up. Please do not confuse them for additional shipping charges. ShipmentWe ship from thailand to worldwide by EMS International shipping/ Epacket (Thailand Post).We shipped to only buyer's verified ebay addresses. Before you buy, please recheck your address in ebay and your address for ship matches.We will ship out within 3-5 business days after your payment.Shipping time usually takes about 5-14 days and will depend on the area. And may more time depend on destination and customs process.Product packing with carefully to avoid any damages during the transit.Contact usPlease allow us to reply email within 24 hrs. If you do not receive our replay, please kindly re-sent your email and we will reply to you as soon as possible.Dear buyers, we appreciate your business, if you are satisfied with our service, please leave us a positive feedback and rate the details of the transaction as best as you can please. Thank you for views.
Price: 399 USD
Location: Nonthaburi
End Time: 2024-09-03T09:33:23.000Z
Shipping Cost: 100 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Primary Material: Mixed Materials
Color: Brown
Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
Region of Origin: Japan
Age: Pre-1800
