Helmet (Kawari-kabuto) in the Korean Style

Japanese

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Silver inlaid dragons and flowers decorate this helmet, which is inspired by Korean prototypes, with its tall, narrowing bowl composed of six iron plates.

Helmet (<i>Kawari-kabuto</i>) in the Korean Style, Iron, lacquer, copper, silver, gold, Japanese

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Helmet (<i>Kawari-kabuto</i>) in the Korean Style, Iron, lacquer, copper, silver, gold, Japanese
Helmet (<i>Kawari-kabuto</i>) in the Korean Style, Iron, lacquer, copper, silver, gold, Japanese
Helmet (<i>Kawari-kabuto</i>) in the Korean Style, Iron, lacquer, copper, silver, gold, Japanese
Helmet (<i>Kawari-kabuto</i>) in the Korean Style, Iron, lacquer, copper, silver, gold, Japanese
Helmet (<i>Kawari-kabuto</i>) in the Korean Style, Iron, lacquer, copper, silver, gold, Japanese
Helmet (<i>Kawari-kabuto</i>) in the Korean Style, Iron, lacquer, copper, silver, gold, Japanese
Helmet (<i>Kawari-kabuto</i>) in the Korean Style, Iron, lacquer, copper, silver, gold, Japanese
Helmet (<i>Kawari-kabuto</i>) in the Korean Style, Iron, lacquer, copper, silver, gold, Japanese
Helmet (<i>Kawari-kabuto</i>) in the Korean Style, Iron, lacquer, copper, silver, gold, Japanese
Helmet (<i>Kawari-kabuto</i>) in the Korean Style, Iron, lacquer, copper, silver, gold, Japanese

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