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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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