Japanese Edo Period Samurai Tatami (Folding) Kabuto Chainmail Helmet Iron/Lacquer LS#004 Cranes her hat and kimono are

her hat and kimono are both covered in printed floral floral designs

75" in diameter and stands 1" tall

One cartouche encloses a ho-oh (phoenix) amid swirling clouds and scattered blossoms on a brown ground

Construction: Red-lacquered sugi

The clear lacquer finish sets off the wood grain nicely

Japanese Edo Period Samurai Tatami (Folding) Kabuto Chainmail Helmet Iron/Lacquer LS#004 Cranes her hat and kimono areEdo Period Tatami Kabuto (), Karuta Kusari Helmet with Red Lacquer Shikoro, c. 18th19th CenturyPortable samurai helmet designed to fold flat for travel and rapid mobilization. The dome is constructed from black lacquered karuta (rectangular iron plates) linked by kusari (chain mail) over a textile ground. A flexible three lame shikoro (neck guard) of iron plates is finished in vermilion red lacquer and laced in indigo, providing lightweight protection