Tetsu Sabi-Ji Zu Nari Kabuto

[Justin Grant]

Thought I would share my first Zu Nari purchase. I realize this is not a museum quality item, but I am very happy with it.

 

Thanks!

 

Justin

 

PS. Photos are from the seller, and are his property.

[estcrh]

Justin, it looks all original and in good used condition. Can you post a picture of the inside showing the liner "ukebari" and chin cord "shinobi-no-o" when you get it. The neck guard ''shikoro'' looks good and the lacing ''odoshi" does not look recent. I say that you got yourself a nice kabuto there. Were did you get it if from and what kind of description came with it if you if you can reveal that info, I didnt see this on ebay.

[Justin Grant]

Hi Eric

 

Here is the photo you asked for. It was listed as an early/mid Edo Tetsu Sabiji Zu Nari Kabuto (Russet Iron Head Shaped Helmet). It was purchased from Toraba Japanese Samurai Armours.

 

I have had a affinity for Zunari helmets, something about them speaks to me, so to have a chance at a period correct unit was a dream for me. Like I said, this is not a top shelf item, but this is exactly what I wanted, a good used, everyday kabuto, as would be used by a mid to low ranking Samurai, the bulk of the field, if you will.

 

I realize this is not everyone's cup of tea, and we should all collect the best of everything, but for me, this represent the best the "average" Samurai would or could afford.

[Jamie]

I like it, thanks for the pics.

Hope you enjoy it.

[kusunokimasahige]

Looking very nice Justin !! good buy !!

 

KM