Kabuto helmet ornament of the great Damyos of feudal Japan in ceramic, TAKEDA SHINGEN, 9.3 cm

The kabuto (兜, 冑) is the traditional helmet of Japanese armor, used by the samurai.

Takeda Shingen (武 田信玄, December 1, 1521 - May 13, 1573), from the provinces of Shinano and Kai, is one of the main daimyos who fought for control of Japan during the Sengoku period.