Helmet in the Shape of an Eggplant by Saotome Ietada: A black samurai helmet resembling an eggplant in shape, featuring a tall, tapered top with a small fin on top, adorned with gold accents and designs. Two side plates, one on each side, are decorated with gold circular motifs. The helmet has a face plate with a nose guard and mouth cover, and is secured with brown cord. It sits atop a light-colored wooden stand.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 17th century
- Medium
- Iron, lacquer, copper, gold, copper-gold alloy (shakudō), silk
- Culture
- Japanese
- Dimensions
- 446 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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