Lacquered wood jingasa samurai warrior's hat, armour, Japan

Description

Jingasa or flat helmet, slightly domed in the center. Unusual surface of irregular brown lacquer. Near the edge is a family crest in gold, in the shape of the Kaga umebachi crest, which was used by various families.
The inside plain red lacquer (a richer red than the photos suggest). In the middle the cotton head cushion and one of the chinstraps.
Core probably wood and leather.
Japan, Edo period, 19th century.
Diam. 17 in. (33.4 cm), height ca. 2.75 in. (7 cm).
Thin cracks in the lacquer on the inside, some tiny chips on the rim on the inside, otherwise very good condition.