Samurai Helmet- Japan
Antique 17th century (Edo Period) Japanese Samurai Helmet. Iron helmet with fabric lining. Has 18 vertical plates, each fastened by five headed rivets (Hoshi). Two semi-circular horizontal bands fastened to main helmet by cordage serve as neck protection. A removable emblem (diamond shape inside an octagon) sits on the front of the helmet, which may be a family crest. Behind the emblem on the front of the helmet is a raised Japanese character.
- Object: Samurai Helmet- Japan
- Artist: -
- Circa: 17th Century
- Dimensions: 13.5" L x 15.5" W x 9" H
- Culture Area: Asia; Japan
- Cultural Group: Japan
- Cultural Context: 119.011 – Samurai Helmet This samurai helmet, also known as a kabuto, is an antique from the 17th century (Edo Period). A Kabuto is a helmet used by early Japanese warriors; it was an important part of the customary Japanese armor worn by samurai in Japan. These helmets were made of steel, iron, and, for the wealthiest, hammered copper. Occasionally, stiffened leather was used, and some of the helmets were lined with cloth for comfort. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kabuto https://www.thevintagenews.com/2017/04/13/surviving-examples-of-kabuto-the-beautiful-extravagant-17th-century-samurai-helmets/
- Donor: IELM Funds
- Catalog #: 119.011