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Helmet Bowl (<i>Hoshi-Kabutobachi</i>)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Helmet Bowl (<i>Hoshi-Kabutobachi</i>). The bowl has a white base. The bowl is spherical in shape. The bowl has a circular base. The bowl's surface is partially covered with rusted metal plates. The metal plates are dark brown with a rusted appearance. The metal plates have rows of rivets. The metal plates have spikes along their edges. The metal plates are cracked and broken in several places, exposing the white base underneath. The background is a plain gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
12th–13th century
Medium
Steel
Culture
Japanese
Dimensions
600 × 480 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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