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Kabuto (兜), samurai helmet

Kabuto (兜), samurai helmet

Samurai helmet (XVIᵗʰ - XVIIIᵗʰ centuries), with stand and varnished wooden case

I served only one master, a samurai known for his bravery on the battlefield but also for his gentleness in times of peace. I protected him by giving him a mysterious aura of fear and respect. He fought many times, in single combat and in the army of the Shōgun (将軍 general) Tokugawa Ieyasu. On numerous occasions, my master tried to pass on some of his compassion to the new Shōgun, but it was to no avail. The latter's warrior upbringing considered it a weakness. Thus, for example, tens of thousands of soldiers and samurai were killed for taking part in the defense of Osaka Castle (大坂城 / 大阪城 Ōsaka-jō, 1614-15).
A protective helmet, I'm also a vector for the frightening image of these warriors. My Menpō (面頬 or Mempo, facial armor) wears a grimace to scare off enemies. This also makes it possible to smile discreetly.

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Kabuto (兜), samurai helmet #Terressens

Kabuto (兜), samurai helmet #Terressens

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Manufacture
Metal and fabric
Metal plates are woven or riveted
One size fits all
Decorative and martial arts model
Wooden box used for transport, storage and presentation
Wooden stand: circular base, vertical axis with shape suitable for placing the Menpō (面頬 mempo)

Features
. Case (L x W x H): 40 x 50 x 26 cm
. Support base: ø 26.5 cm
. Headset dimensions on stand: 50 x 30 x 60 cm
Weight :
Helmet and stand: 3.5 kg
Total weight: approx. 13 kg

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"Les samouraïs, histoire illustrée", Mitsuo Kure and Carine Chichereau (translation)

"Les samouraïs, histoire illustrée", Mitsuo Kure and Carine Chichereau (translation)

From the XIIᵉ century and for seven hundred years, the history of Japan was first and foremost that of the samurai. Originally, a class of modest soldiers under the orders of the Kyoto court, the growing power of the provincial clans enabled them to quickly free themselves from the imperial court and, at the same time, create their own military government, which imposed itself throughout Japan.
Centuries of wars, rebellions, treachery and reversals of alliances saw samurai families fighting fiercely for control of territories. And clans founded by ruthless adventurers dominated provinces, only to be swept aside by more powerful ones ...see more
Release date: October 21, 2014

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"Warrior's Armor: Samurai Armor from the Ann and Gabriel Barbier-Mueller Collection", collective (Morihiro Ogawa, Gregory Irvine, Stephen Turnbull, Thom Richardson)

"Warrior's Armor: Samurai Armor from the Ann and Gabriel Barbier-Mueller Collection", collective (Morihiro Ogawa, Gregory Irvine, Stephen Turnbull, Thom Richardson)

Japanese helmets and armor, astonishing works of art, were created by exceptional craftsmen with extraordinary skills and imagination. In particular, the rich combination of materials and techniques involved in the production of yoroi (armor) and kabuto (helmets) has no equivalent in other parts of the world. However, the importance of this unique art has been largely ignored by the West, with the exception of a group of passionate connoisseurs. This book presents for the first time to the public ...view more Japanese helmets and armor, astonishing works of art, were created by exceptional craftsmen with extraordinary skills and imagination. In particular, the rich combination of materials and techniques involved in the production of yoroi (armor) and kabuto (helmets) has no equivalent in other parts of the world. However, the importance of this unique art has been largely ignored by the West, with the exception of a group of passionate connoisseurs. This book presents to the public for the first time the collection of samurai armor belonging to the family of Ann and Gabriel Barbier-Mueller. Samurai swords are well known, but what is exceptional here is the sheer number of suits of armor and helmets, and the opportunity offered to visitors to admire the variety of styles and types of armor. One of the largest collections of its kind in the world, assembled over the last twenty-five years, the Ann and Gabriel Barbier-Mueller collection consists of several hundred objects of remarkable sculptural quality. It includes armor, helmets, masks, caparisons and weapons, dating from the XIIᵗʰ to the XIXᵗʰ century. Many pieces are considered masterpieces. The selected objects will be presented in the traveling exhibition Samurai. Armour of the Warrior, scheduled to open at the Musée du quai Branly in Paris in November 2011, picked up by the Musée de la civilisation in Quebec City in April 2012, and which will then continue its journey to other museums. Articles written by a scientific committee of scholars and specialists recall the socio-historical context of the objects and invite the reader to enter the fantastic world of the samurai. Morihiro Ogawa, Special Consultant for Japanese Weapons and Armor at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, offers an overview of the development and construction of samurai armor. Other contributions by internationally recognized experts cover a wide range of topics, including the development of samurai culture, the role of women, castle architecture, the popularity of sophisticated helmets, caparison, the evolution of warfare and bushidô (the way of the warrior), the principal code of conduct governing samurai daily life. In-depth discussions of these themes help to advance contemporary knowledge of samurai culture. The catalog that follows the essays presents 120 art objects from the collection, illustrated with color photographs and detailed notes. The objects, organized by category, reflect the astonishing variety of stylistic and technical approaches adopted by craftsmen specializing in Japanese armor. A map, chronology and glossary complete this rich resource. Readers, whatever their knowledge of the subject, will appreciate the great beauty of this vast selection of armor, enabling them to deepen their understanding of an eminently dynamic art.
Release date: November 19, 2011

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Samurai | Magazine #Terressens

Magazine #Terressens

Samurai

First appearing in texts in the Xᵗʰ century, the word "samurai" (侍) comes from saburau (侍う), which means "one who serves" in Old Japanese. It is related to, and sometimes even confused with, the older term "bushi" (武士), which refers to warriors.

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Nomenclature

Nomenclature of samurai armor (after Wendelin Boeheim, 1890)

Nomenclature of samurai armor (after Wendelin Boeheim, 1890)

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