Eboshi-Shaped Kabuto (Helmet) with Maedate (Crest) in the Form of a Mantis
Title
Eboshi-Shaped Kabuto (Helmet) with Maedate (Crest) in the Form of a Mantis
Description
This helmet was commission as a family heirloom to represent their power as samurai. Its large form is crafted from an iron base, with paper-mache covered in gold, laquered, then sprinkled with more gold dust. The huge crest resembles the shape of a mantis with its wings spread out in a battle-ready stance. Although the helmet would never have been worn in a real battle situation, it gave the family honor to keep this symbol of valor and strength pristine.
Date
Edo period, 17th century.
Format
Iron, lacquer, cord, silk, wood, gold, and papiermache.
- Date Added
- May 9, 2011
- Collection
- Samurai Armor
- Citation
- “Eboshi-Shaped Kabuto (Helmet) with Maedate (Crest) in the Form of a Mantis,” Artists, Patrons, and Japanese Art, accessed March 19, 2024, https://artistandpatrons.omeka.net/items/show/24.