Kabutowari Helmet Buster From The Edo Period, Displayed On Its Stand

Name: Kabutowari Helmet Buster From The Edo Period, Displayed On Its Stand
SKU: 1705778
Price: 645 EUR
Availability: InStock

Kabutowari Helmet Buster From The Edo Period, Displayed On Its Stand-photo-2

Kabutowari Helmet Buster From The Edo Period, Displayed On Its Stand-photo-3

Object description :

"Kabutowari Helmet Buster From The Edo Period, Displayed On Its Stand"

A magnificent kabutowari, helmet breaker, or skull-crusher, this iron weapon is adorned with beautiful globular nodules along its entire blade. Small but heavy, this blunt iron weapon was used to smash helmets, tear armor, and strike bare skin. It was used by samurai and ashigaru during the early and middle Edo period (1603-1868) in Japan. This example features a finely braided cane handle.

Price: 645 €

Period: 17th century
Style: Other Style
Condition: En l'etat

Material: Wrought iron
Width: 10
Height: 43
Depth: 15

Reference: 1705778
Availability: In stock