Vintage Japanese Kabuto Helmet Boy's Day Decorations - 1970s Showa Era (25D-378)

Vintage Japanese Kabuto Helmet Boy's Day Decorations (SKU 25D-378)

Showa-era kabuto helmet display with dragon maedate for Tango no Sekku (Boy’s Day).

This striking vintage kabuto (samurai helmet) display was crafted for Kodomo no Hi, Japan’s Boy’s Day celebration, to wish boys courage and good fortune. Richly adorned with gilt floral motifs, bold orange and black odoshi lacing, and a dramatic twin-blade crest, it captures the heroic spirit of the samurai while bringing a warm, festive presence to any interior.

At the center rises a fierce dragon maedate, symbol of strength and protection, set above a deep black bowl with riveted plates and decorative fittings. The helmet rests on its original glossy black lacquered storage and display box, finished with ornate gilt metal mounts and a vivid silk cord tassel, making this a complete and highly decorative Boy’s Day ornament ready to grace a tokonoma, shelf, or collection of Japanese antiques.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: Showa period, late-20th century (vintage)
• Material: Lacquered wood, metal alloy, textile cord, synthetic decorative elements
• Use: Boy’s Day (Kodomo no Hi) / Tango no Sekku kabuto ornament and decorative display
• Features: Dragon maedate crest, twin gilt blades, ornate floral gilt fittings, vivid orange and black lacing, brocade fukigaeshi, original black lacquered display/storage box with gilt metal hardware and tasselled cord
• Dimensions: 13 1/2"W x 10"D x 20"H
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition with light age-appropriate wear to metal and lacquer.

A handsome Showa Boy’s Day kabuto that brings authentic samurai flair and seasonal charm to your Japanese décor.

We use professional studio lighting to highlight the natural character of the wood. As a result, the tone may appear slightly warmer than under natural daylight.

All vintage and antique items are sold as-is. Each piece may exhibit signs of age, including scratches, wear, or minor imperfections. These are not considered defects but natural evidence of the item’s authenticity and age.