N° d'objet
4201.42.2
Titre
Japanese Armoured Helmet
Créateur
Description
A black metal Momonari style helmet Japanese helmet with metal plates. The helmet is cone shaped with metal plates attached with cord to protect the back of the neck. It has a cloth lining. There is a mount on the front and a ridge from front back. There are eight metal plates (not attached to the helmet), two singular and two groups of three.
From around the later Muromachi era (1336 – 1573) Japanese armour became lighter and simpler. One such new form was the dōmaru which wrapped around the body and consisted of both lacquered leather and iron plates. This form of helmet dates from the late 16th century but was made throughout the peaceful Edo era. At some point the whole ensemble has been painted black – possibly at the time of the lettering on the cuirass. It is hard to date the armour, but it is most likely c.1750 - 1850.
Date
1750 - 1850
Période de création
18th century, 19th Century
Dimensions
- Length: Plate 170 mm
- Width: 57 mm
- Diameter: Helmet 280 mm
- Height: 250 mm