{"product_id":"early-edo-period-jingasa-with-asanoha-hemp-leaf-motif","title":"Early Edo Period Jingasa With Asanoha (Hemp Leaf) Motif","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eAuthentic\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"856\" data-end=\"886\"\u003eEdo-period samurai jingasa\u003c\/strong\u003e, specifically an\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"904\" data-end=\"929\"\u003eichimonji-gasa (一文字笠)\u003c\/strong\u003e, dating to the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"945\" data-end=\"990\"\u003eearly–mid Edo period (circa 17th-18th century)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"993\" data-end=\"1339\"\u003eThis example is constructed in the traditional manner using layered\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1061\" data-end=\"1085\"\u003ewashi \/ papier-mâché\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand finished in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1102\" data-end=\"1132\"\u003eblack urushi lacquer (黒漆塗)\u003c\/strong\u003e. The form is defined by its wide, flat brim and low central dome, a practical and recognizable style worn by\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1242\" data-end=\"1288\"\u003eashigaru and lower- to mid-ranking samurai\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor guard duty, patrols, and official processions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1341\" data-end=\"1744\"\u003eThe front is decorated with a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1371\" data-end=\"1412\"\u003esingle asanoha (麻の葉, hemp-leaf) motif\u003c\/strong\u003e, a powerful symbol associated with growth, strength, and protection. While not presented in a formal maru-style kamon layout, the asanoha design is closely associated with the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1589\" data-end=\"1609\"\u003eAsano clan (浅野氏)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand was commonly used as a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1637\" data-end=\"1675\"\u003edecorative or semi-heraldic emblem\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eon Edo-period military equipment, particularly for domain retainers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1746\" data-end=\"2060\"\u003eIchimonji-gasa of this type became standardized after the end of the Sengoku wars, reflecting the shift from battlefield armor to regulated samurai attire in the peaceful Edo era. Lighter than iron kabuto yet durable and weather-resistant, jingasa like this were essential components of everyday samurai equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2062\" data-end=\"2239\"\u003eA genuine and evocative piece of Japanese military history, suitable for collectors of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2149\" data-end=\"2171\"\u003esamurai armor (甲冑)\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2173\" data-end=\"2197\"\u003eEdo-period artifacts\u003c\/strong\u003e, or traditional Japanese decorative arts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Echoes of Edo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47928938201347,"sku":null,"price":20000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/5965\/1587\/files\/s-l1600_66_99451197-8269-446d-9b53-795371db2d00.webp?v=1775798970","url":"https:\/\/echoesofedo.com\/products\/early-edo-period-jingasa-with-asanoha-hemp-leaf-motif","provider":"Echoes of Edo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}