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Helmet (<i>Hoshi- Kabuto</i>) in the 16th-Century Style

Saotome Ienari

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Helmet in the 16th-Century Style, Saotome Ienari. Black helmet with a rounded top and a textured surface made of small metal plates. The helmet has a short, curved visor. A fin on top of the helmet resembles a seed pod. Two red shoulder guards are on either side, each with a gold circular emblem featuring a heart-shaped design. Red and black fabric tassels hang from the shoulder guards. The helmet rests on a light-colored wooden stand. The background is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
probably late 17th–early 18th century
Medium
Iron, lacquer, silk
Culture
Japanese
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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