Spectacular Samurai Jingasa Hat with Gilded Crests, Edo Period (17th–18th Century)

An impressive and highly unusual samurai jingasa (war hat), dating to the Edo period, circa 17th–18th century.
The exterior is finished in a deeply textured black lacquer surface, boldly decorated with circular gilded crests, creating a striking contrast and strong visual presence.

The hat remains in good original condition, showing expected abrasions, surface wear, and small losse...

This is a Japanese jingasa, a traditional lacquered war hat or helmet, likely from the Edo period (1603-1867). Jingasa were worn by samurai or common soldiers (ashigaru). It is likely made from leather, or lacquered wood. The dragon motif is worked in high relief and lacquered in yellow and red on a textured dark ground. Dragons amidst clouds are a common decorative scheme on armor. The underside of the hat is often lacquered black...

This is a Japanese jingasa, a traditional lacquered war hat or helmet, likely from the Edo period (1603-1867). Jingasa were worn by samurai or common soldiers (ashigaru) and often featured family crests (mon) as seen in gold on this piece. They were typically made from durable materials like iron, leather, or lacquered wood or paper. This one is likely made from wood or leather. The brown or vermilion lacquer finish was common and served both decorative and protective purposes...

An Edo period (1603–1868) suji-bachi kabuto, constructed of 64 individual iron plates (ken), each carefully riveted to create a strong, ribbed dome. The surface bears a russet iron (tetsu sabiji) finish, showcasing the natural strength and patina of the iron...

An impressive Edo period (1603–1868) samurai kabuto, forged in a bold, swept-back form with feather-like detailing across the crown. Each raised ridge is sculpted to evoke the layered plumes of a bird, giving the helmet both a dynamic sense of movement and a distinctive profile...

An early Edo period iron Sōmen (full face mask). The nose is a replacement from the same material, period and school. As the nose is interchangeable by design, this is not objectionable and priced accordingly. As part of a samurai’s armor, a Sōmen would provide greater protection than a menpo. This Sōmen is lighter than later, fanciful Edo period “parade” examples.

An exceptional and rare eboshi kabuto (samurai helmet) from the Edo period, forged in iron and formed in the shape of the tall ceremonial court cap. The helmet is richly adorned with a finely rendered repoussé tiger—a symbol of courage and martial strength—prowling across the surface in mid-stride...

Edo-period Tetsu Sabiji Yasurime Menpō, a refined example of samurai facial armor featuring a russet iron finish with deliberate yasurime—scribed diagonal lines that add both texture and symbolism to the surface.
This menpō retains its original red lacquer interior, and features white horsehair whiskers above the lip, a detail that enhances its lifelike presence...

Samurai Somen (Japanese full iron face mas) A fantastic metal art form with the whole surface has developed into a deep russet iron finish. The metal has been carefully and masterfully worked to create wrinkles in the forehead, nose and cheeks. There are rope shaped eyebrows and fierce looking eyes. The mask is made up of five forged pieces that are riveted together...

This unusual me-no-shita type (half face, literally “under the eyes”) samurai mask features a fine hammered surface that is embossed to create lengthy, deep, and sharp wrinkles across the entire face. The nose is rather large, and the chin has a very rare natural split indicating samurai had this as well as is indication menpo made by Myōchin armorers.

Age: Edo period 18th Century

Dimensions: 7" wide 9" long

An unusual antique Japanese kawari kabuto samurai helmet. Elaborate zunari style helmet with dark burgundy lacquer over iron plates. Very rare and distinctive feather like shape as each five individual feather shaped sections flow back in a symmetrical fashion.
The shikoro (neck guard) consists of multiple lacquered iron plates, laced with dark fabric, designed to provide protection while allowing flexibility. Some losses to the lacquer, consistent with age...

Kabuto, the Momonari-type samurai helmet, so called because of its characteristic shape that recalls a peach, made of natural iron. The visor (mabizashi) is enriched by raised eyebrows, while the front decoration (maedate), features an elegant gold-lacquered crescent moon. The side fins (fukigaeshi) are decorated with the golden mon of the Takenaka clan...

Jingasa made of animal skin and painted with black urushi. Jingasa is a kind of cone-shaped helmet worn by ashigaru (足軽） or zohyo (雑兵）who are low-ranking soldiers, and they are mostly farmers too. It has a mark in front to identify enemies and allies. It has cotton stuffed packings inside. The last image is from "Tale of Zohyo"（雑兵物語）from the collection of Tokyo National Museum. In good condition. Edo period. Diameter:34cm, Height:21cm

Antique Japanese jingasa, samurai helmet made of hammered copper. Bulbous form with rounded rim. Zinc lining and copper hooks with a hemp cord. A single character mon in black lacquer on the front. On a custom metal stand.
The samurai class in feudal Japan, as well as their retainers and footsoldiers (ashigaru), used several types of jingasa made from iron, copper, wood, paper, bamboo, or leather...

Antique Japanese set of iron and lacquer samurai armor in the Saiga school style. Tetsu Kuro urushi nuri 2mai dou Saiga gusoku. The kabuto has special iron-cut gilt eyebrows. Unique shikoro, Oie's mempo, large tare, hollow nose. Very thick torso, armpit ribs, Bishyamonten style kote.

Age: Early Edo Period (1603-1868)

Antique Japanese pair of jingasa, hats worn by samurai or foot soldiers. Lacquered black and marked with the mon (family crest) of the Ogasawara clan. The Ogasawara were descended from Seiwa Genji...

Antique Japanese jingasa (samurai war hat). Carved of wood and lacquered black with many raised plates and upturned rim. This shape of bajo-jingasa was developed to be worn by warriors on horseback. The underside is lacquered black and his metal eyelets intended for cord. Age Edo Age - 19th century

Dimensions: 6 1/2" high x 16 1/4" long x 12 3/8" wide

Japanese antique 15 ken (plates) jingasa hat for a ashigaru foot soldier. Made of iron with large rivets and edged with oxidized silver. Comes with a custom metal stand. The samurai class in feudal Japan, as well as their retainers and footsoldiers (ashigaru), used several types of jingasa made from iron, copper, wood, paper, bamboo, or leather.

Age: Edo Period (1603-1867)

Dimensions: 23" high (including stand) x 15 1/4" wide