Antique Japanese Samurai Kite “Tako (凧)” — Mid-20th Century Showa-Era Heritage (25M-395-4) - 1

Antique Japanese Samurai Kite “Tako (凧)” — Mid-20th Century Showa-Era Heritage (25M-395-4)

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25M-395-4
$100.00
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Antique Japanese Samurai Kite “Tako” — Mid-20th Century Showa-Era Heritage
Warrior Spirit in Flight

This striking Antique Japanese Kite (凧) showcases the fearless visage of a samurai, brought to life in commanding strokes and intense color. The bold, dramatic features—piercing eyes, flowing mustache, and ornate kabuto helmet—capture the very essence of courage, duty, and fierce determination rooted in Japan’s warrior tradition.

Crafted in the time-honored Tako-e style, this kite is hand-painted on washi paper stretched over a bamboo frame. The design echoes the ukiyo-e influence of Edo-period painters, evident in the wide brushwork and vivid hues of crimson red, deep black, royal purple, and gold. The boldness of the palette is more than aesthetic—it represents valor and strength, making this kite a fitting tribute to heroic legacy.

Whether displayed indoors as an expressive wall piece or taken to the sky, this kite radiates both history and heart.

  • Origin: Japan

  • Era: Showa Period (circa mid-20th century)

  • Material: Hand-painted washi paper on bamboo frame

  • Style: Traditional Tako-e, with strong brushwork and ukiyo-e influences

  • Subject: Samurai warrior in vibrant ceremonial armor

  • Dimensions: 15"W X 21 1/2"H

  • Condition: Excellent vintage condition with minor age-related patina

This kite is more than a decoration—it's a visual battle cry from the past, asking the wind to carry forth stories of honor and spirit.