Helmet (Hoshi-Kabuto)

Armorer Inscribed by Iyehisa of Nara Japanese

17th century

Not on view

The orange blossom badge of the Iie family, daimyo (lords) of Hikone, is found on the turnbacks of the neck guard.

Artwork Details

Title: Helmet (Hoshi-Kabuto)
Armorer: Inscribed by Iyehisa of Nara (Japanese, Nara, active 17th century)
Date: 17th century
Culture: Japanese
Medium: Iron, lacquer, gilt copper, copper-gold alloy (shakūdo), silver, silk, gilt leather
Dimensions: H. 11 in. (27.9 cm); L. 15 1/2 in. (39.4 cm)
Classification: Helmets
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1948
Object Number: 48.63.4
Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor

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