Jingasa - Ichimon-gasa Edo Period - 18-19th Century - Japan
Authentic Edo period Jingasa, flat shaped samurai headdress called Ichimon-Gasa woven in wood covered with black lacquer depicting the gold kamon, a heraldic badge in the shape of bamboo leaves “Gomaizasa”. The helmet is decorated in gold with a “tehen kanamono”, a copper ornament decorated at the top. The interior is red lacquered. In excellent condition for the age, a beautiful copy with a chin bar, called “ago-himo” (not original). Diameter: 36 cm Height: 10.5 cm Reference S1868 Provenance: The Jingasas for sale belonged to a private collection to the directors of Bapty & Co, Mark & Peter Dineley, recognized for being the largest suppliers of arms and armor for uses in theater and cinema.
560 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Asian art
Condition: Excellent condition
Diameter: 36 cm
Height: 10.5 cm
Reference (ID): 814681
Availability: In stock
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