Saturday, 23 July 2022

Kabuto

Kabuto or Samurai Helmet 


This is Kabuto is a theatrical mock-up made of lightweight plastic-like materials.


kabuto was made by combining dozens of thin iron plates around a central dome, usually iron but sometimes moulded and lacquered paper


Like medieval helmets they were often decorated with a crest, this one is themed around a rabbit.


Kabuto 1st appeared in the 10th Century