Vintage Japanese Boys' Day Samurai Armor Helmet w/ Presentation Box

Vintage 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 from contaminating them.

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