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Helmet in the Shape of a Chinese Courtier’s Hat (<i>Tōkan-Nari</i>)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Helmet in the Shape of a Chinese Courtier’s Hat (<i>Tōkan-Nari</i>), A black helmet with a distinctive curved shape resembling a Chinese courtier's hat, featuring a face plate with a red and gold mouth and nose, and two gold and blue shoulder guards. The helmet has a brown cord wrapped around the base, attached to a light-colored wooden stand. The face plate has a grey and black design on top with a black and white emblem. The background is a plain grey color.

Artwork Details

Date
helmet, late 16th–early 17th century; crest, 18th century
Medium
Iron, copper, gold, brass, wood, lacquer, leather, silk, horsehair
Culture
Japanese
Dimensions
398 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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