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Helmet (Kabuto)
Helmet (Hachi)
Helmet
Helmet (Hoshi Kabuto) in the 13th Century Style
Helmet (Hoshi Kabuto)
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This artwork is currently on display in Gallery 377
This rare, early Japanese helmet was excavated in Ise Province, Mie Prefecture. The type of construction—horizontal rings to which rectangular scales are riveted—was probably imported from China or Korea. Most helmets of this type were made of iron, but some were of gilt copper, probably for ceremonial display. This example is unusual in combining both materials.
Excavated at Choja zuka, Sakume, Asami mura, inami gun, Ise province. Ex coll.: Seki Yasunosuke
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