Kabuto (helmet) in the form of a pointed courtier's cap
Culture
Japanese
Date1700s
Mediumiron, brass, lacquer and silk
ClassificationsArms and Armor
MarkingsCenter top of mainplate has "tamga" mark.
Credit LineThe John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection
Object number2014.699
DescriptionIron. 5 lame nape defense. Repousse moon each side near top. Repousse waves near base. Kawari-kabuto, probably a ceremonial piece, with "wave and moon" motif worked into the skull. Crossed-feather mon on fukigaeshi. Mon are probably a darkened copper alloy. Fukigaeshi surfaced with gilt textured lacquer. Lacquered visor and skhikoro. Brass edging on visor. Seam ridge of skull is lacquered.ProvenancePurchased by Museum from Professor Frederick M. Pedersen (Hulett's Landing, NY) on July 8, 1947. Collection transfer from Higgins Armory, January 2014.
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Myōchin Yoshimichi
1600s–1700s
