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Helmet

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Helmet by Miyamoto Iori. Dark gray helmet with a dome shape and a short knob on top. The helmet has an engraved design featuring trees, people, and animals. A red trim runs along the edge of the helmet's opening. A green cord is attached to the inside of the helmet, hanging down in four strands. A face guard is attached to the left side, featuring gold and blue horizontal stripes. The helmet sits on a light-colored wooden stand.

Artwork Details

Date
17th century
Medium
Iron, lacquer, silk
Culture
Japanese
Dimensions
599 × 428 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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