Maedate for kabuto helmet - Edo, Japan

Maedate for kabuto helmet - Edo, Japan
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Maedate for kabuto helmet - Edo, Japan


The maedate is worn on the front of the Japanese samurai kabuto helmet. Partly gilded lacquered wood, the backs of the ears covered with animal fur.
Representation of an oni, creatures from Japanese folklore. Their appearance varies from source to source, but they are usually humanoid in shape, gigantic in size, with sharp claws, two protruding horns growing from their foreheads, tousled hair and a hideous appearance. At traditional festivals, men in oni costumes often head the parade to ward off misfortune. Japanese buildings sometimes include oni-faced tiles called onigawara on their roofs to ward off bad luck.


REGION: Japan
MATERIAL: Lacquered wood, fur
PERIOD: Edo, Early 19th century
DIMENSION: 22 x 30 x 12 cm


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inventory number : AS021

Ref: B0JZBL8A16

Style Asian Arts (Uniforms, armor of Asian Arts Style)
Period 19th century (Uniforms, armor 19th century)
Country of origin Japan
Length (cm) 22
Width (cm) 12
Height (cm) 30
Materials Lacquered wood
Shipping Time Ready to ship in 4-7 Business Days
Location 75003, PARIS, France
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