Kabuto (helmet) in the form of a conch shell
Culture
Japanese
Date1800s–early 1900s
Mediumiron and textile
ClassificationsArms and Armor
Credit LineThe John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection
Object number2014.715
DescriptionIron bowl of conch shell form with deliberately antiqued surface. 5 lame shikoro (nape defense), covered with paper (?), textured to resemble brown leather. Lining and fabric chin strap intact. Horned, fanged, grotesque faced head emblem attached to front [unlocated, but perhaps this is 2014.694.21].ProvenancePurchased by Museum on October 21, 1935 from Yamanaka & Co. (NYC). Collection transfer from Higgins Armory, January 2014.
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Myōchin Yoshimichi
1600s–1700s
