# High Quality Maedate [Extreme] - Yamata no Orochi (Figure Model Version)

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- **Auction ID:** c1206148347
- **Status:** Sold (ended auction)
- **Category:** Antiques and Collectibles > Armor > Armor (helmet, armor)
- **Brand:** Unknown
- **Price (JPY):** ¥300,000 (sold)
- **Estimated all-in price (USD):** $2,230.78 — item $1,960.78 + Rinkya commission $255.00 + handling $15.00
- **Shipping:** Ships from Japan. Wins arrive at Rinkya's Tokyo warehouse; multiple items are combined into one international shipment, billed at actual carrier cost (NOT included in the all-in price). International transit is typically 1–2 weeks once shipped.

## Description
This auction features the highest quality maedate [Extreme] version of Yamata no Orochi, a legendary beast from Japanese mythology with eight dragon heads. Each head is meticulously crafted, ensuring that no two are alike. The detailed scales and distinct shapes of the heads showcase the exceptional artistry involved in its creation. This piece is considered a one-of-a-kind item, representing a unique synthesis of traditional techniques and contemporary design, making it perfect for enhancing your kabuto or armor.

This figure model version is intended for display only and cannot be used as a functional maedate. The maedate has been coated with a special gold imitation paint, applied in multiple layers to achieve a distinctive finish. 

The product dimensions are approximately 16cm x 18cm x 25cm, made from wood of pine and other materials. This item is part of a limited offering, continuing the promotion of free shipping for the highest quality maedate. 

For international buyers, please note that the item must be purchased through a proxy service, as listings are limited to transactions within Japan. The seller does not accept returns or cancellations after it has been bid.

## Collector note
Maedate—the ornamental crest worn atop samurai helmets—represent 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 16–25cm 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.

## Images
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