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Helmet (Hachi)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Helmet with a rounded top and a brim at the bottom, made of dark gray metal. The helmet is composed of multiple vertical sections, each with rows of small rivets and larger spherical rivets on top. There are also decorative etchings on the surface. A narrow metal pole supports the helmet from underneath. The background is a plain gray color. Title: Helmet (Hachi) Artist: Unknown

Artwork Details

Date
late 18th century
Medium
Iron
Culture
Japanese
Dimensions
599 × 428 px
Public Domain
Yes
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