商品説明
Rare! May Doll with Silver Fittings, Minamoto no Yoshiie Helmet, by Tomomi Kato
This is a rare silver and metal helmet made by armor maker Tomomi Kato.
There are only a few types of helmets for May dolls with silver metal fittings (helmets with silver-colored metal fittings).
A silver helmet ornament that exudes quiet strength.
- A clear will in the heart of my child -
Recommended for:
- Those looking for a dignified helmet ornament with subdued colors
- Families who want to express "quiet strength" during the festival
- Those who are attracted to the shine of silver and the gradation of blue
- Those who value the traditional beauty of dragon and tiger motifs and wood grain folding screens
- Those who want to continue decorating with love every year
The appearance of a pure breeze blowing...
This silver helmet does not proclaim its strength,
Opening up the future with the will hidden within,
It gives you a sense of quiet power.
This helmet was carefully crafted one by one by Tomomi Kato.
The beautiful gradation of the shikoro's color from light blue to blue is impressive.
Furthermore, it is a rare masterpiece made entirely with silver hardware .
It quietly makes its presence stand out.
There is a dignified elegance within the elegance,
This is a piece that shines with exceptional brilliance as a festival decoration.
The folding screen features a tiger and a dragon.
The scales are holographically processed.
The brilliance changes depending on the angle of the light.
The scenery of the festival changes every year as your child grows.
It gives a new look.
The strings are carefully tied with red thread.
It adds a warmth that symbolizes family ties,
It enhances the presence of the helmet.
The spacious 60cm display stand gives the space a sense of dignity.
It seems to gently teach us the meaning of the festival.
"I hope this child has a healthy future."
Entrust that wish to this tranquil helmet.
Every time it is decorated, the parents' feelings are deeply engraved.
That may be the true value of this festival decoration.
The blue gradation of the pure silk thread is beautiful and gives off a dignified glow.
Kato Sayami's May dolls are produced in limited quantities, so once they are out of stock,
Delivery may not be possible in time for the first Doll Festival.
Minamoto no Yoshiie was a samurai from the late Heian period, and is considered the ancestor of the Minamoto clan.
He was not only brave, but also gentle and well-liked.
It is said that the loyal warriors protected the lineage of the Minamoto clan, which would later lead to the Kamakura Shogunate.
During the Heian period, the Seiwa Genji were known as "country warriors" and were persecuted by the Taira clan.
In the midst of all this, Minamoto no Yoshiie, who was often sent to the provinces, gained popularity wherever he went.
Eventually, his descendant, Minamoto no Yoritomo, established the shogunate in Kamakura.
It is said that this was because the foundation was laid by Minamoto no Yoshiie.
The bow and sword are not used for fighting, but are displayed together with the helmet as a talisman to ward off evil spirits.
It was believed that the gods resided in the long bow.
Displaying a bow and a sword on both sides means that the retainers are standing by his side.
Their role is to protect the armor of the general.
The bow and sword are meant to ward off evil spirits and demons.
Although it is actually a small sword, it is the industry's number one high-quality wooden sword.
The brown sheath is not made of plastic, but is made of wood, making it a genuine item.
The sheath is painted with a pear-skin finish, which is a mixture of gold powder.
Finished using topcoat technique.
The May doll of Minamoto no Yoshiie is displayed on a Hinasei original cedar folding screen with beautiful wood grain.
The beautiful folding screen features wood grain that stretches upward like a large tree and is decorated with a painting of a dragon and a tiger.
The dragon and tiger are motifs of peace and prosperity that only the emperor can control.
There are several compositions of dragon and tiger paintings, but among them, the dragon facing upwards is
It is called the "rising dragon" and is a motif that represents wishes for success in life.
This is the perfect composition for a boy with a promising future.
The auspicious composition is painted in gold on a folding screen.
Gold leaf is a technique in which gold paste or paint is applied to a picture.
It is time-consuming and cannot be mass-produced.
May dolls are typically decorated with armor and helmets.
By displaying the armor and helmets that have protected samurai since the Kamakura and Muromachi periods,
It protects boys' lives from illness and its fruit wards off evil.
May dolls began as decorations to be displayed as good luck charms.
I want them to grow up not only to be kind, but also strong.
Not only is he brave, but he is also well-liked by everyone and his popularity will help him in the future.
This May doll is the perfect way to express your wish for your child to have a large heart.
Rare! May Doll with Silver Fittings, Minamoto no Yoshiie Helmet, by Tomomi Kato
Width 60cm x Depth 40cm x Height 66cm
