Jingasa (war hat) with embossed dragon and clouds
Culture
Japanese
Date1600s–1800s
Mediumiron, lacquer, brass
Dimensions7 × 40 cm (2 3/4 × 15 3/4 in.), 1 lb 10 oz (weight)
ClassificationsArms and Armor
Credit LineThe John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection
Object number2014.723
Description1 piece iron. Repousse dragon and water or clouds over entire helmet. Brass inlay on eyes of dragon. Remains of lacquer on underside. 4 loops underneath once secured a padded headband, from which the chinstrap was suspended.Label TextHelmets like these were worn by footsoldiers and by traveling samurai. Finer versions for ceremonial purposes were made with lacquered leather or wood. This jingasa has an embossed dragon and clouds, a common pairing in Japanese art.ProvenancePurchased by Museum at the Morosini sale #3986 at the American Art Association (NYC), October 10-15, 1932, lot #171. Paid $12 for lot which included HAM#s 1872, 1873 and 1874. Collection transfer from Higgins Armory, January 2014.
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Myōchin Yoshimichi
1600s–1700s
Chinese
late 18th century, Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
