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Helmet (Shokakutsuki Kabuto)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Helmet Shokakutsuki Kabuto, a rusty, weathered metal helmet with a domed top and a flat brim. The helmet appears to be made of iron or steel, with a rough, cracked surface and visible signs of rust and corrosion. The color is predominantly brown and gray, with some orange and yellow hues. The helmet is mounted on a thin, gray metal pole that extends from the bottom center of the helmet. The background is a plain gray color.

Artwork details

Date:
probably ca. 8th century
Medium:
Bronze
Culture:
Japanese
Dimensions:
500 × 625 px
Museum record:
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