Sozu
nari kabuto
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Edo
period
This kabuto looks like a hood which priests wear and that is why
it named "Souzu shaped kabuto"(Souzu means Japanese
priests' hood). But from different angle, it looks like a beetle's
horn. This indescribably shape seems as if it's testing our imagination.
Pure black lacqer Hachi with gold varnishing shikoro produces
elegant style.
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Zuiun
nari kabuto
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Momoyama
period
Rising "Zuiun"(a kind of cloud that is said a omen
of good luck) is depicted at the side, top part has pointed
as a kite's bill and a big gold ring is attached at the back
as a symbol of the sun. Lustrous surface bring up the elegance
that the maker's wealth sensibility can be seen. The more you
see this shape, the more you feel strange and attractive.
Katou Samanosuke Yoshiaki owned
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Daki
hamaguri nari kabuto
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Edo
period
There is a Jindaiko(a kind of Japanese drum) "ma-etate"
at the front with drawer arranged, inside the drawer there is
a seated figure of Buddha called Aisenmyouou with crown of lion
on its head, fury looking with its hair standing on end. The sculpture
of this minimum majestic miniature statue is made quite minute
and it expresses inner spirit of samurai who owned the kabuto.
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To'kanmuri
nari kabuto
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early
Edo period
This type of kabuto ,shaped a crown of chinese dynasty, have
been made a lot from Genki, Tenshou(1570-1591) and there are
many different expression in same shape. This one has been gilt
on surface, triangular openwork at the top, gold kiri-mon(emblem
of paulownia) "ma-etate" at the front and ei at the
back is attached dashingly.
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Oki
tenugui kabuto
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Edo
period
Two plates at the top looks as if folded towel has been placed,
that is why it named "oki tenugui" kabuto. Iron based
hachi with black lacquered visor and fukikaeshi which is drawn
by gold lacquer makes this kabuto solid but gorgeous. Still
more, dragon head "ma-etate" intensifies its peculiarity.
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Zukin
nari kabuto
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early
Edo period
The upper part of this hood shaped kabuto hangs down that seems
to cover the forehead and a knot of a headband stands at the
front with great dignify as a "ma-etate". A picture
of Tsuneoki Ikeda wearing "Zukin nari kabuto" remains
that tells us high-ranking samrai were fond of this style at
that time.w
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