Profile must read! Please read carefully and purchase only after you understand and agree. It was about 20 years ago, I believe. My mother had the opportunity to talk with Mr. Matsudaira, the chief priest of Zentsuji Temple in Okayama, on the roadside (Mr. Matsudaira was based at Sojiji Temple in Tsurumi, and was on a pilgrimage across the country). The next day after they parted, he visited my mother at our home. He said he wanted to give this to you, and brought it with him. The elderly, small Mr. Matsudaira came again, carrying a heavy helmet on his back. I only got a signature, but it has been eaten by insects and has stains. Also, the person was a very skilled calligrapher, so I only know the character "Hide" of the name... I don't know how a layman should store the helmet, so I just put it on a cushion... There was rust from the beginning. But I don't know if it's increasing or decreasing. I've tried to research what era it's from and what rank the person was, but I couldn't figure it out. There is a delicate rope pattern on the brim of the helmet. On the top of the head, there is a chrysanthemum-like pattern, which I think is a crest. It's very heavy. I wonder if people in the old days wore things like this and fought? It doesn't seem to be a modern replica, but I don't know much about it... However, time is money, lol. I think it's a helmet that has gone through the ages, so I hope to give it to a collector who will cherish it. Of course, foreigners are also welcome, but I cannot ship overseas. If you know more about it, or if you are a collector, I would appreciate your opinion. I'm sorry, but please understand that it is non-refundable and non-returnable. Please do not purchase immediately, but be sure to comment once. Thank you! # Sengoku period # Edo period # KABUTO # Warrior # War # Armor