Thank you very much for viewing this item on Mercari. This item is an authentic, antique daimyo's jingasa (war hat) from the mid to late Edo period, belonging to an upper-class samurai family, featuring the kikyo (bellflower) family crest and a Hachiman-za (a decorative element). It is an antique item that has aged over a long period, and there are some areas with peeling lacquer and damage due to aging. We ask for your understanding in advance, and we hope you appreciate it as evidence of its age and history. Jingasa varied depending on the rank of the wearer, such as daikan (local magistrate), bugyo (magistrate), upper-class samurai, and daimyo. For daimyo families, gold maki-e (lacquer sprinkled with gold powder) was applied, and items with family crests such as clouds, dragons, and lions were sometimes depicted on the jingasa. For those who are interested in this authentic, upper-class samurai jingasa from the Edo period, please consider it... Please be aware that there are many cases of unauthorized reproduction of Mercari sellers' items and fraudulent listings, as well as scam sites, so please be careful.