Original Samurai Jingasa Helmet with family crest of Daimyo oak leaves and vines in circle - Wood, makie, fabric - Japan - Edo period, ca. 1800

Very old original Jingasa Samurai Helmet with gold makie family crest of Daimyo oak leaves and vines in circle (Maru ni Tsuru Kashiwa) Japan, ca. 1800 (EDO period) This is a military hat that Samurai (Bushi) used to wear. Good condition. Agewear as depicted. Materials: wood, makie, some fabric Size: W(Φ) about 42 cm, height about 6,8 cm Weight: about 560 g In Winter, dead leafs of a Quercus dentata tree (Japanese emperor oak, also Daimyo oak) do not fall until new ones starts to grow in Spring. Thus, since ancient times the kashiwa (oak) has symbolised the continuity, or the propagation of the family through generations. Due to the healthy growth of vines, the pattern came to symbolize luck, prosperity, and eternity. It is also sometimes used to represent family lineages or legacies. Display stand not included. This jingasa will be carefully packed and send through registered mail.