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Kabuto (helmet)

Culture Japanese

Datelate 18th century

Mediumiron, lacquer, leather, brass, silk cord

ClassificationsArms and Armor

Credit LineThe John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection

Terms

helmet

Object number2014.695.1

DescriptionGilded inside, unsigned. Square-spiral mon.
ProvenanceCollection transfer from Higgins Armory, Janaury 2014.

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