Momonari Kabuto
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| Weapon type: | Protective weapon |
| Designations: | Momonari Kabuto |
| Use: | helmet |
| Region of origin / author: |
Japan , armory |
| Distribution: | Japan |
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The Momonari Kabuto also ( Japanese peach-shaped helmet) is a helmet worn by Japanese samurai with their armor ( Yoroi ).
description
The Momonari Kabuto is made of iron . It is equipped with a high dome, the shape of which is reminiscent of the European cabasset . After the arrival of the first Europeans, this Kabuto was designed based on their helmets. The form of European armor found great popularity in Japan and was incorporated into traditional items such as armor ( Hatomune-Dō ). Nevertheless, the traditional components of the Kabuto were still used and added to the European helmet shape. The additional decoration of the helmets can vary greatly. Generally, a side guard is applied to the helmet ( Jap. , A neck protection, a crest Fukigaeshi) (Shikoro Jap.) (Jap. Maedate and Wakidate (Shinobi-O-Noh Jap.)), And a fastening tape attached to fix the helmet on the head . The face masks (Japanese Menpo ) were often worn with this type of helmet . The helmets were often painted in different colors in Japan. This was used for decoration, but also to protect the metal of the helmet from the elements .
literature
- Trevor Absolon: The Watanabe Art Museum Samurai Armor Collection. Volume 1: Kabuto & Mengu. Toraba Samurai Art, Victoria BC 2011, ISBN 978-0-9867615-0-8 , p. 124.
Individual evidence
- ^ Ian Bottomley, Anthony Hopson, Arms and Armor of the Samurai. The History of Weaponry in Ancient Japan. Crescent Books, New York NY 1994, ISBN 0-517-10318-4 , p. 143.
