Vintage Japanese Boys' Day Samurai Armor Helmet w/ Presentation Box Arms & Armor Characterized by his cheerful

Characterized by his cheerful

Tansu: Traditional Japanese Cabinetry

5" wide by 10

This bell measures 2

16 inches in width

Vintage Japanese Boys' Day Samurai Armor Helmet w/ Presentation Box Arms & Armor Characterized by his cheerfulVintage 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