Japanese Antique Jingasa Hat for Ashigaru Foot Soldier
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Directory: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Swords and Related: Pre 1900: Item # 1473036
Directory: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Swords and Related: Pre 1900: Item # 1473036
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5757 Horton Street
Emeryville, CA 94608
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Antique Japanese 8 ken (plates) jingasa hat for a ashigaru foot soldier. Made of iron and finished with lacquer. The wear on this helm is consistent with it likely having been worn in battle. 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: 13 5/8" wide x 5 1/2" high (20" high on 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: 13 5/8" wide x 5 1/2" high (20" high on stand)
