Asian War Helmet (Kabuto)

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Posted by breezeintraining

17 years ago

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Description The kabuto has a dragon between the two horns. From all of the kabutos that I have found, I think this one is among the most ornate. Dragons on the sides as well. It's very heavy!

Category Militaria

Medium Some sort of metal. Bronze maybe?

Distinguishing marks None that I could see

Condition Good

Size and dimensions of this item roughly 14" high 10" wide

Date Period perhaps 1400 to 1700

Weight about 10 pounds

History My boyfriend's grandma's friend gave it to her in Japan several years ago.

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Price Paid (If known) none - it was given to my boyfriend by his japanese grandmother

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Asian War Helmet (Kabuto)

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