Vintage Japanese Boys' Day Samurai Armor Helmet w/ Presentation Box Arms & Armor 5" wide by 10

5" wide by 10

The "fish eye" un-glazed area on the bottom was a unique kiln footing design found on late Edo to early Meiji era pottery

reflecting the owner's wealth and taste

This bell measures 2

Vintage Japanese Boys' Day Samurai Armor Helmet w/ Presentation Box Arms & Armor 5" wide by 10Vintage Japanese Samurai miniature Boys' Day (Tango no Sekku) armor for display in the home. Boys day occurs on May 5th, and commemorates the day a boy began his samurai training. The custom during the waring states and Muromachi era was to place your son, who would be turning 5 that year, on top of a Go board then dress him in his new armor, helmet, and sword. The samurai family would also put their weapons and armor on display to keep evil spirits