Helmet (<i>Kawari-kabuto</i>) in the Korean Style
Unknown
18th century · Iron, lacquer, copper, silver, gold · Arms and Armor
Silver inlaid dragons and flowers decorate this helmet, which is inspired by Korean prototypes, with its tall, narrowing bowl composed of six iron plates.
- Artist
- Unknown
- Date
- 18th century
- Medium
- Iron, lacquer, copper, silver, gold
- Culture
- Japanese
- Department
- Arms and Armor
- Credit line
- Gift of Etsuko O. Morris and John H. Morris Jr., 2018
