Thank you very much for viewing this item on Mercari. This item is an authentic, antique daimyo's jingasa (war hat) from the mid to late Edo period, belonging to an upper-class samurai family, featuring the kikyo (bellflower) family crest and a Hachiman-za (a decorative element). It has aged over a long period, and there are some areas with peeling lacquer and damage due to aging. We ask for your understanding in advance, and appreciate your consideration of this as evidence of its historical character. Jingasa varied depending on the rank of the user, such as daikan (local magistrate), bugyo (magistrate), upper-class samurai, and daimyo. For daimyo families, gold makie (lacquer work) was applied, and items with family crests like clouds, dragons, and lions were sometimes depicted on the jingasa. For those interested in or curious about this authentic, upper-class samurai jingasa from the Edo period, please consider it... Please be aware that there are many instances of unauthorized reproduction of Mercari sellers' items and fraudulent listings, as well as scam sites, so please be careful.