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Helmet (Kabuto)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Helmet, titled "Kabuto", by an unknown artist. The helmet is made of metal and has a dark color. The dome of the helmet is covered in rivets. A pointed fin adorns the top of the helmet. There is a curved piece of metal on the right side of the helmet. The helmet has a face guard that consists of two curved pieces of metal on either side, which are riveted to the rest of the helmet. The face guard pieces curve around to the front of the helmet. The bottom edge of the helmet has a rolled rim with rivets along it. The background of the image is light gray. The helmet sits on a white surface.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Iron, gilt bronze, lacquer, textile, gilding
Culture:
Japanese
Dimensions:
599 × 452 px
Museum record:
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