This is a rare and valuable kabuto (helmet bowl) signed by Tokiharu, an armorer whose career details are largely unknown but whose work resembles the old-style pieces of the Myochin school during the Edo period. This particular helmet features a 32-plate hoshi-bachi (riveted helmet bowl) with an iron russet finish, showcasing Tokiharu's high level of skill. Its excellent condition and clear signature make it a historically significant piece.
NihontoWatchmei · Myochin · Edo
Kabuto only
32-plate · Hoshi-bachi
Myochin
Tokiharu
Signed · On the kabuto bowl
Edo
We could not find an authenticity certificate on the seller’s listing. Japanese armour is normally certified by the Nihon Katchū Bugu Kenkyū Hozon Kai (the armour society). Without one, the attribution is the seller’s own assessment and has not been independently verified — treat it with caution and ask the dealer about certification before buying.
For cooling-off, contact us within 3 days including the day you received the item, and ship it so that it arrives within 8 days. After 8 days a return cannot be accepted. Returning an item after 8 days will be treated as a buy-back.
Price on request
This is a rare and valuable kabuto (helmet bowl) signed by Tokiharu, an armorer whose career details are largely unknown but whose work resembles the old-style pieces of the Myochin school during the Edo period. This particular helmet features a 32-plate hoshi-bachi (riveted helmet bowl) with an iron russet finish, showcasing Tokiharu's high level of skill. Its excellent condition and clear signature make it a historically significant piece.
NihontoWatchmei · Myochin · Edo
Kabuto only
32-plate · Hoshi-bachi
Myochin
Tokiharu
Signed · On the kabuto bowl
Edo
We could not find an authenticity certificate on the seller’s listing. Japanese armour is normally certified by the Nihon Katchū Bugu Kenkyū Hozon Kai (the armour society). Without one, the attribution is the seller’s own assessment and has not been independently verified — treat it with caution and ask the dealer about certification before buying.
For cooling-off, contact us within 3 days including the day you received the item, and ship it so that it arrives within 8 days. After 8 days a return cannot be accepted. Returning an item after 8 days will be treated as a buy-back.
Price on request