Helmet with deer antlers and crescent moon, neck guard and half mask, Iron, Lacquer, Gold plated, Total: Height: 50,20 cm; Width: 40,80 cm, Armor (warfare/military), Deer, Edo period, This helmet is worn by a feudal lord (daimyō) In Shintoism the stag is considered a holy animal and is said to protect the wearer of the helmet. The life of the warlike feudal lords is exactly defined. They must spend one year in the capital Edo, today's Tokyo, and one year in their fiefdom. The number of samurai they may employ is limited

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