Vintage Japanese Katana-Kake Samurai Sword Stand, Kabuto Helmet Okimono - 1950s Showa Era (25D-190)

Vintage Japanese Katana-Kake Samurai Sword Stand, Kabuto Helmet Okimono (SKU 25D-190)

Showa-era samurai-style kabuto with dramatic shika-no-tsuno (deer antler) crest and signed wood base body 

This vintage Japanese kabuto is a striking Showa-period display helmet inspired by the bold forms of Sengoku armor. The iron-toned bowl is heavily textured with hammered-style panels and rivet bosses, crowned by a finely detailed tehen (hole at top) and finished with deep brown silk cords and tassels that fall elegantly over the wide mabizashi and brim.

At the front rises an impressive pair of natural deer antlers, evoking the famed shika-no-tsuno crests associated with warlords of the Momoyama and Edo eras. The helmet is presented with its original signed wooden base, making it ideal as a kazarikabuto for tokonoma, alcove, or gallery presentation while bringing an authentic samurai presence to any interior.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: Showa period, circa 1950s
• Material: Metal alloy decollation, carved hard wood base with natural deer antlers, silk/cord tassels
• Use: Sword Stand or Kazarikabuto decorative display helmet for interior or tokonoma
• Features: Textured multi-plate kabuto bowl with rivet detailing; dramatic shika-no-tsuno crest; wide brim with incised motifs; braided cords with long tassels; underside signed by the maker; includes original calligraphed wooden display board
• Dimensions: 17 1/2"W x 16"D x 23"H
• Condition: Excellent

A distinctive Showa-era kabuto that captures the spirit of the samurai and makes a powerful focal point in any Japanese art collection.

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.