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Helmet (Shokakutsuki Kabuto)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Helmet Shokakutsuki Kabuto, black and white photo. Object is a helmet. Helmet is rounded on top and sides, resembling a bowl. Base of helmet is flat. Helmet body dark gray and rough; covered with small bumps. Two horizontal lines cross body of helmet. Object sits on a white base. Background light grey. Object photographed from side.

Artwork Details

Date
probably ca. 5th–6th century
Medium
Iron
Culture
Japanese
Dimensions
599 × 434 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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