甲冑髑髏指輪 IZURU Kabuto Skull Ring

MIJ (Made in Japan) IZURU Skull Ringu. Picked this piece up this Spring in Ura-Harajuku Tokyo Japan. Finished in brushed silver supporting the engraved brand Logo "IZURU", in the inner ring. This Skull also wears a traditional Kuwagata. (a stylized deer horn like element found on a Japanese armor helmet worn by a Samurai/Bushi). Luxurious armors were produced for the higher ranking Samurais mostly differentiated by the shape of the horn. My mother said, "that Horn is the same design that your Grand Parents gave you". At that point this Ringu turned into something special. In Japan, a Boy is given a miniature Kabuto to display on their mantle to celebrate Boys' Day (May 5th). The parents will choose a Samurai that best suits their child for strength, courage, and health. What was displayed on my mantle as a kid back home will be with me forever. This is mine and all I can say now is Horns UP! 今回日本で少し胄の事を学びました。それも裏原宿で手に入れた指輪と親友の@n_hariさんを通じて。五月の五日は男の日。家に帰ったら母に　”あら、その指輪の角お祖父さんに買ってもらった胄と一緒”。その瞬間　”モーメント”　この指輪の意味が変わりました。これからはずっと指に親から頂いた子供への思い。選ばれた侍のように力強く生きて行く。Things happen for a reason. 人生、良い事／悪い事理由があって起こる。この出来事。神に感謝。