Helmet

Description

Helmet (kabuto) of black lacquered metal and papier-mache, with demon-mask crest (maedate) of gilt metal and two silk cords: Japan, early 19th century

Museum reference

A.1905.184

Collection

World Culture

Object name

Helmet

Production information

Japan, East Asia

Date

Early 19th century

Materials

Metal, Papier-mâché, Lacquer, Gold, Silk

Exhibitions

• Treasured: Wonderful Things, Amazing Stories (14 Nov 2008 - 01 Jan 2011)
  National Museum of Scotland

• Looking East: The Lady Ivy Wu Gallery (29 Jul 2011 - 08 Jun 2014)
  National Museum of Scotland