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Helmet (Hoshi Kabuto)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Helmet, Hoshi Kabuto by artist not specified, is a traditional Japanese samurai armor piece. The object is a torso-shaped armor with a flared bottom. The armor is made of horizontal metal scales and plates in rows. The colors of the armor are predominantly gold, black, beige, and reddish-brown. The metal scales and plates have rounded edges. There are ties and laces on the armor. The top portion has shoulder guards with a curved shape. The background of the image is gray. The armor appears to be old. The armor has decorative elements.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Iron, lacquer, gilt copper, leather, silk
Culture:
Japanese
Dimensions:
491 × 624 px
Museum record:
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