Jingasa (war hat)
Culture
Japanese
Date1700s–1850
Mediumiron, copper alloy rim, lacquer, textile fragments
Dimensions14.9 × 29.8 × 35.6 cm (5 7/8 × 11 3/4 × 14 in.), 2 lb 14 oz (weight)
ClassificationsArms and Armor
Credit LineThe John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection
Object number2014.725
DescriptionOf 16 iron segments, lacquered within. Turtle shell shape.Label TextSamurai fighting on horseback typically wore the highly protective kabuto, but for combat on foot, the lighter jingasa was often the protection of choice. This jingasa was originally lacquered, and may have had an identifying symbol on the front.ProvenancePurchased by the Museum from Kano Oshima (NYC) on October 15, 1932, lot#161. Paid $13.20 for lot#161 (including HAM# 1758). Collection transfer from Higgins Armory, January 2014.
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Myōchin Yoshimichi
1600s–1700s
