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Description
High Quality Maedate [Extreme] - Yamata no Orochi (Figure Model Version)
Sold For
300,000 Yen ($1960.78)
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2025-11-28 20:02:11 JST
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Collector Commentary
Maedateâthe ornamental crest worn atop samurai helmetsârepresent a pinnacle of Japanese decorative metalwork and woodcarving, historically reserved for elite warriors. This Yamata no Orochi rendition is a display-only sculptural interpretation rather than a functional armor piece, hand-carved to showcase the mythological eight-headed serpent with individually detailed head variations and scaled texturing. The multi-layer gold imitation finish and bespoke artisan execution place it in the contemporary collector sphere of Japanese traditional craftsmanship; condition appears museum-grade (brand new), though the 16â25cm scale and wood construction (pine base) position it as a display objet rather than historical reproduction. Domestic Japanese pricing and Yahoo Auctions provenance suggest limited domestic production run typical of artisan maedate works.