A JAPANESE JINGASA WITH MON, 1926-1989 (SHOWA PERIOD) A JAPANESE JINGASA WITH MON, 1926-1989 (SHOWA PERIOD) A JAPANESE JINGASA WITH MON, 1926-1989 (SHOWA PERIOD) A JAPANESE JINGASA WITH MON, 1926-1989 (SHOWA PERIOD) A JAPANESE JINGASA WITH MON, 1926-1989 (SHOWA PERIOD) A JAPANESE JINGASA WITH MON, 1926-1989 (SHOWA PERIOD) A JAPANESE JINGASA WITH MON, 1926-1989 (SHOWA PERIOD) A JAPANESE JINGASA WITH MON, 1926-1989 (SHOWA PERIOD) A JAPANESE JINGASA WITH MON, 1926-1989 (SHOWA PERIOD)

A JAPANESE JINGASA WITH MON, 1926-1989 (SHOWA PERIOD)

Reference: ART2001662

Black lacquered steel jingasa 陣笠 (ancient soldier’s hat) of the ensui 円錐 (conical) type. The front and back with a gold lacquer family crest 紋 (mon) depicting a horse bit 轡 (kutsuwa). The battle hat is designed with a protruding rim and an upward-bending visor for added protection.

Approx. size:
Height: 17.5 cm.
Diameter: 33.5 cm.

In a good original condition with traces of wear consistent with age, like some minor lacquer loss from the point, and visor with dents.

CATALOGUE NOTE.
The Ensui Jingasa, a conical battle hat, became popular among Ashigaru foot soldiers from the late Sengoku Jidai to the early Edo Era. Initially crafted from materials like wood, leather, iron, and steel, they retained their conical design, effectively deflecting blows. These hats were commonly black with gold-painted clan or unit crests (mon) for easy recognition from afar.