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Helmet (<i>Kawari-kabuto</i>) in the Korean Style

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Helmet in the Korean Style, made by an unknown artist. The helmet is dark brown, almost black, and cone-shaped. The helmet has a narrow top and a wide brim. It features a design of a dragon with gold and silver inlays. The helmet is on a light-colored wooden stand. The background is a solid gray color. The helmet has a small gold decoration at the very top. The brim has small holes around the edge. There are two gold circles on either side of the helmet's face.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Iron, lacquer, copper, silver, gold
Culture
Japanese
Dimensions
500 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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