Japanese Russet Iron Jingasa

Japanese Russet Iron Jingasa

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Japanese

Period

Pre 1700

$2,500.00

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Unusual circular russet iron jingasa, with 16 triangular riveted plates. The iron is flattened to a thin gauge for lightweight comfort. It sports a finial top and a hand mount ring to a silk cord decoration.

The samurai class in feudal Japan, as well as their retainers and footsoldiers (ashigaru), used several types of jingasa made from iron, copper, wood, paper, bamboo, or leather.Kasa shares its etymology with the Japanese word for “umbrella” (which is also pronounced “kasa”, but written 傘).

Mounted on custom iron mount.

 

18th Century Edo Period (1603-1868)

 

Size: 2.75″ height, 17″ diameter (29″ H on stand)

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Unusual circular russet iron jingasa, with 16 triangular riveted plates. The iron is flattened to a thin gauge for lightweight comfort. It sports a finial top and a hand mount ring to a silk cord decoration.

The samurai class in feudal Japan, as well as their retainers and footsoldiers (ashigaru), used several types of jingasa made from iron, copper, wood, paper, bamboo, or leather.Kasa shares its etymology with the Japanese word for “umbrella” (which is also pronounced “kasa”, but written 傘).

Mounted on custom iron mount.

 

18th Century Edo Period (1603-1868)

 

Size: 2.75″ height, 17″ diameter (29″ H on stand)

Additional information

Region

Japanese

Period

Pre 1700

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