Moonlight Half-Moon Front Iron Black Lacquer Ten-Ken Iwaboshi Kabuto (Helmet) This elegant helmet features large, round iwaboshi (rivets) on each plate and a crescent moon half-moon crest on the front. The widely flared fukikaeshi (turnbacks), originally designed to protect the face, boast graceful curves and rich ornamentation, giving them the value of a work of art. Reference price at specialty stores: ¥196,000 (in 2010) The helmet is made of iron. The kuwagata (horns) and front crest are brass-plated. The helmet's plates and the lacing of the odoshi (armor cords) are all handmade. Suitable for adult wear. Navy, white, and red thread lacing. Helmet dimensions (approx.): 50 x 40 x 45 cm (left and right) Helmet inner diameter (approx.): 18 cm Helmet weight (approx.): 2.8 kg (Measurements are approximate and taken by an amateur; please understand.) Only the helmet, front crest, and kuwagata are for sale. Other items are for photography purposes. As this is a private sale, there may be insufficient descriptions. Please examine the photos and purchase only if you understand and agree. There may be fading due to aging and unmentioned stains. Please examine the photos carefully and purchase on a "no claims, no returns" basis. Please refrain from purchasing if you are overly concerned about details, as this may lead to problems. This is a superb item with outstanding presence and impact. Please take this opportunity to enjoy it in your possession. #Kabuto (Helmet) #WearableKabuto (Wearable Helmet) #GogatsuNingyo (May Doll - Samurai Doll) #Yoroikabuto (Armor and Helmet) #Bugū (Arms and Armor)