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Helmet (Hachi)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Helmet (Hachi) by artist unknown. A black and white photo of a samurai helmet sitting on a surface. The helmet is positioned facing forward and centered on a table or shelf. The helmet appears to be made of metal. It is shaped like a dome with a narrow base. The dome has multiple curved sections that run from the base to the top. There are small spikes around the top and a decorative piece on the very top. A flat metal piece covers the forehead area. The surface the helmet sits on appears to be white and covered with fabric. It has a folded edge in the front. The background wall is also white.

Artwork Details

Date
dated 1850
Medium
Iron, gold, lacquer
Culture
Japanese
Dimensions
505 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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