Vintage Japanese Boys' Day Iron Samurai Helmet w/ Pillow & Plaque 出世星完

Vintage Japanese Samurai miniature Boys' Day (Tango-no-Sekku) Helmet for display in the home. With wooden plaque wich reads 出世星完 (successful career)

Boys day occurs on May 5th, and commemorates the day a boy began is 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 from contaminating them.

Made of metal, plastic, cord and fabric. 
19” x 7” x 7”