Mini Japanese Kabuto Samurai Helmet Display & Iris Screen Boys Day Yakushigama
This charming miniature kabuto ornament presents a delicate and compact interpretation of the traditional Japanese samurai helmet. Despite its small size, the piece captures the bold silhouette of a warrior’s helmet while offering a refined and elegant presence. The kabuto features carefully crafted details, from the curved golden crest to the vibrant decorative cords, creating a striking display in a miniature form.🌸 Iris Folding Screen – A Symbol of Strength
Behind the helmet stands a decorative folding screen illustrated with Japanese iris flowers (Shobu).
In Japanese culture, the word "shobu - しょうぶ" carries multiple meanings. While it refers to the iris flower, it also shares its pronunciation with words meaning victory (勝負) and martial spirit (尚武). Because of this symbolism, iris flowers have long been associated with strength, courage, and success.
This meaningful motif makes the ornament especially fitting for Children’s Day (Tango no Sekku) celebrations.
🎏 A Traditional Decoration for Children’s Day
During Japan’s May Festival, families traditionally display samurai helmets and armor to wish children strength, health, and a successful future.
The compact size of this kabuto makes it ideal for small spaces while still carrying the spirit and symbolism of traditional warrior displays.
- Size
- Height: approx. 7 cm (2.75 in)
- Width: approx. 9 cm (3.54 in)
- Depth: approx. 7 cm (2.75 in)
- Weight (including box): approx. 230 g (8.1 oz)
- Material
- Porcelain
- Decorative cord
- Wooden display base
- Display Set Includes
- Kabuto ornament
- Folding screen
- Display base
- Explanation card (English)
- Origin
- Yakushigama / Chugai Toen
- Made in Japan
- What is Yakushigama 薬師窯? BRAND CONCEPT
- Aichi Prefecture’s Seto city is a center for ceramic ware, with a history of 1,000 years. The ceramics brand Yakushigama, produced by Chugai Toen, employs techniques that were used in the production of Seto novelty ornaments from the Meiji era onwards. Some examples of Yakushigama products are seasonal ornaments, such as girls’ and boys’ festival dolls, Chinese zodiac ornaments, and Maneki-neko beckoning cats, designed as modern decorative ornaments with a Japanese taste.
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