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Helmet (Hachi)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Helmet, titled "Helmet (Hachi)", by an unknown artist. The helmet is made of metal and appears to be a Japanese samurai helmet. The dome of the helmet is composed of multiple sections with rivets along the seams. There are several rows of rivets on the exterior of the dome. The brim of the helmet has a distinctive curved shape with rivets along the edge. The helmet is displayed on a metal stand with a round base and a short stem. The background of the image is white.

Artwork Details

Date
17th century
Medium
Iron, copper alloy, gilding, gold, lacquer
Culture
Japanese
Dimensions
500 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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