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War Hat (Jingasa)

Masuda Myōchin Munenobu

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Round, dark gray metal object with raised design. The design features a central figure wearing a large hat or headpiece with protruding rays; figure appears to be sitting on or near a wave; two wavy lines rise on either side. Small inscription on left side. Background is light grey. Title: War Hat (Jingasa). Artist: Masuda Myōchin Munenobu.

Artwork Details

Date
17th century
Medium
Iron, gold, silver, copper
Culture
Japanese
Dimensions
599 × 592 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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