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Cool! May Doll Tokugawa Ieyasu Helmet by Tomomi Kato Limited Edition
This is a helmet for a May doll of Tokugawa Ieyasu, made by armor maker Tomomi Kato. There are several types of helmets for Tokugawa Ieyasu, but this May doll is one of them with fern as a side decoration.
Ferns are evergreen all year round and grow by underground stems, so they spread, increase, and never wither, making them beloved by Japanese people as a motif of fertility.
There are two theories: one is that Tokugawa Ieyasu used fern leaves as side decorations around the Battle of Sekigahara, and the other is that it was made for the Winter Siege of Osaka. This helmet is famous as the last helmet that Tokugawa Ieyasu used to bring peace to the country. Incidentally, there is also an anecdote that Ieyasu did not wear a helmet during the Summer Siege of Osaka, the last of which he wore, because "it was not necessary to wear a helmet."
Tokugawa Ieyasu is a famous military commander known as the "divine lord" who founded the Edo Shogunate for 200 years, but he was never arrogant and left behind the famous quote, "Even though he stood above others, he never looked down on them." It is said that his sincere attitude of never giving up even in difficult times, not fearing failure, and trying to see the essence of things was the reason he was able to unify the country.
Ieyasu's retainers were famous for their strong unity. As a result of Ieyasu's never looking down on people, the Mikawa samurai made a name for themselves throughout the country as a brave and fearless army. It is said that their fearsome loyalty was the product of Tokugawa Ieyasu's virtue, as it was said that "all Mikawa samurai fall facing the enemy. No samurai fall fleeing with their backs turned."
Tokugawa Ieyasu, who was loved for his virtue, is also a beloved motif for May dolls.
Watching over the carefully crafted helmet is a folding screen with a painting of a dragon and a tiger. The dragon and tiger, painted on the folding screen with its beautiful wood grain, are symbols of peace under the world that only the emperor can command.
If you want your child to grow up to be strong and courageous, and to be an honest person who earns the trust of others, and who always remains calm and admired, this is the perfect May doll for you.
Cool! May Doll Tokugawa Ieyasu Helmet by Tomomi Kato Limited Edition
Width 60cm x Depth 40cm x Height 66cm