Rattan jingasa 陣笠 (samurai travelling hat)
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A black lacquered wickerwork jingasa 陣笠 (samurai travelling hat) made of plaited rattan, decorated with a family crest 紋 (mon) in gold lacquer depicting myoga ginger withing with corner-cut corners cartouche. The underside adorned with speckled gold leaf
The myoga crest is a family crest based on the myoga plant, a perennial herb belonging to the ginger family. Myoga was considered auspicious because its name sounds similar to “myoga,” which means divine protection. For this reason, the myoga crest is often used at shrines and temples.
Dimensions:
Diameter 39 cm, Height 2.5 cm
Period: Japan – 19th century (Late Edo period/Early Meiji period.
In very good condition considering its age with traces conform. Please refer to the photographs for a clear impression of the condition.
Please not that the stand is not included.
