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Sometsuke Nishiki Success Kabuto (Shōbu, Small) with Paulownia Storage Box Base
Sometsuke Nishiki Success Kabuto (Shōbu, Small) with Paulownia Storage Box Base
染錦出世兜(尚武小･収納桐箱台付)
The kabuto is finished with an orange cord, symbolizing daidai (“generation after generation”), expressing a wish for lasting family continuity and prosperity.
The iris (shōbu) has traditionally been used during Children's Day (May 5th) as a plant believed to ward off evil. Its name is associated with words meaning “martial spirit” and “victory,” and it carries wishes for a boy’s healthy and strong growth.
Made of ceramic, the kabuto is durable, resistant to aging, and easy to care for, making it a convenient decorative piece to display and enjoy.
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| Material | Ceramic |
| Country of origin | Japan |
| Length |
Kabuto (helmet): 6.5 cm 2.56 inches
Paulownia (storage box): 16.5 cm 6.50 inches
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| Width |
Kabuto (helmet): 8.5 cm 3.35 inches
Karabitsu (storage box): 22 cm 8.66 inches
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| Height |
Kabuto (helmet): 6.5 cm 2.56 inches
Karabitsu (storage box): 10 cm 3.94 inches
Display (assembled): 23 cm 9.06 inches
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| Weight | 740g |
Story
The brand name “Yakushigama” comes from a small shrine dedicated to Yakushi Nyorai (the Buddha of Healing), believed to have been created by the monk Gyoki. This shrine stood on the grounds of Chugai Toen until the late Edo period.
Boy’s Day Decoration (Gogatsu Ningyo)
Tango no Sekku (Boys’ Day), now celebrated as Children’s Day on May 5, became associated with boys during the Kamakura period. Iris leaves, believed to ward off evil, are also associated with the word shobu (meaning both “iris” and “martial spirit”), which helped establish the tradition.
Gogatsu dolls and decorations symbolize wishes for a boy’s healthy growth, strength, and the prosperity of the family.
Yakushigama’s seasonal items also include popular figures such as Momotaro and Kintaro, making them enjoyable as decorative pieces.
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Yakushigama
The name “Yakushigama” traces back to a small shrine dedicated to Yakushi Nyorai, the Buddha of Healing, which once stood on the grounds of Chugai Toen until the late Edo period.