Leather Jingasa, Japanese
Circa: Late Edo to Early Meiji Period
H: 6 inches
D: 14 inches
Weight: 1 lb
Japanese Jingasa, were typically made for foot soldiers and infantry. There are many different styles featuring an array of material techniques, such as wood, metal, bamboo or animal hide. This particular piece is made of leather that has been formed through a press technique and then lacquered. This Jingasa does feature brightly colored red kanji, which was possibly added after its original creation. There is a faint essence of a mon behind the kanji that has faded over time.
Overall the piece is in very good condition, maintaining its firm rigid structure as intended.
Circa: Late Edo to Early Meiji Period
H: 6 inches
D: 14 inches
Weight: 1 lb
Japanese Jingasa, were typically made for foot soldiers and infantry. There are many different styles featuring an array of material techniques, such as wood, metal, bamboo or animal hide. This particular piece is made of leather that has been formed through a press technique and then lacquered. This Jingasa does feature brightly colored red kanji, which was possibly added after its original creation. There is a faint essence of a mon behind the kanji that has faded over time.
Overall the piece is in very good condition, maintaining its firm rigid structure as intended.
Circa: Late Edo to Early Meiji Period
H: 6 inches
D: 14 inches
Weight: 1 lb
Japanese Jingasa, were typically made for foot soldiers and infantry. There are many different styles featuring an array of material techniques, such as wood, metal, bamboo or animal hide. This particular piece is made of leather that has been formed through a press technique and then lacquered. This Jingasa does feature brightly colored red kanji, which was possibly added after its original creation. There is a faint essence of a mon behind the kanji that has faded over time.
Overall the piece is in very good condition, maintaining its firm rigid structure as intended.