Helmet

Unknown

17th century · Iron, lacquer, silk · Arms and Armor

Helmet — Unknown

The shape was inspired by the felt hats worn by namban, or "southern barbarians," as the Europeans were described, but the decoration is typically Japanese.

Artist
Unknown
Date
17th century
Medium
Iron, lacquer, silk
Culture
Japanese
Department
Arms and Armor
Credit line
Rogers Fund, 1913

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