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Though dragons amidst clouds are commonly a common decorative scheme on armor, the motif’s rendition on this war hat (jingasa) is particularly sensitive and dynamic. The inside of the helmet is red-lacquered with gold flakes throughout.
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Title: War Hat (Jingasa)
Date: late 18th–early 19th century
Culture: Japanese
Medium: Wood, copper, lacquer, iron, gold, hemp
Dimensions: H. 5 1/2 in. (14 cm); W. 12 in. (30.5 cm); D. 13 1/2 in. (34.3 cm); Wt. 14.8 oz. (419.6 g)
Classification: Helmets
Credit Line: Gift of Etsuko O. Morris and John H. Morris Jr., 2018
Accession Number: 2018.833.15
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