Samurai Helmet, Masamune Date – Shoryu, Compact

This Samurai Helmet is replica of a famous Samurai warrior, Masamune Date (1567-1636).

Masamune Date is the seventeenth head of the Date clan. In spite of facing an infamously traumatizing childhood, he rose to prominence as the most dominate ruling power in Ohshu. He is reputed as one of the wisest Samurais of the era, biting back his ambitions to stay as one of the wealthiest independent rulers of his time.

Morif of the crest is the Crescent Moon on which gorgeous gold decorations are made.
On the wallpaper at backside of the helmet case, Tiger (a symbol of bravery and wisdom) is drawn, which is like representing Masamune Date’s charisma.
The helmet is designed with base colors of black and gold, which gives gorgeous and strong taste.

The helmet is in a durable hexagonal acrylic case. You can take is out from the case and display without it.
Bow and sword made of resin is included with this item, along with a wallpaper on which Dragon (a symbol of advancement and successful in the world) is drawn.
This product is all handmade by Japanese artisans.
Case dimensions: LWH = 38cm(15.0in.) x 30cm(11.8in.) x 37cm(14.6in.)

People in Japan display Samurai armours or Samurai helmets (those are called “Gogatsu Ningyo” or “Musha Ningyo” meaning Samurai warrior dolls) in their houses, wishing for the boys to grow to be strong and wise.