DescriptionA antique Japanese 15 ken (plates) jingasa (war hat) made for times a full helmet was not necessary. Made of individual iron plates with large rivets and edged with oxidized silver. Comes with a custom metal stand. The samurai class in feudal Japan, as well as their retainers and footsoldiers (ashigaru), used several types of jingasa made from iron, copper, wood, paper, bamboo, or leather.Age: Edo Period (1603-1867)Dimensions: 23″ high (including stand) x 15 1/4″ wide
