Jingasa with kumage , Edo period (1603-1868)

This is an interesting jingasa 陣笠 ,a bajogasa .

Raised brim samurai horseback hat with woven bamboo base.Certainly a bajogasa worn by mounted samurai officers.

Feature distinctive age-aeri raised from brim for unobstructed vision on horseback.

Woven bamboo base with aged urushi laquer,fully covered in bear kumage.original 3 level tehen with natural patina . Few cracks on the woven

A rare jingasa with age-related wear .

Price : 650 euros

JINGASA