Helmet (Suji-Kabuto)

Japanese

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This type of ridged helmet, called a suji-kabuto, was worn by upper-class samurai beginning in the Muromachi period (1392–1573). Bulbous at the back and dipping downward around the central opening at the top of the bowl, its overall shape is known as akoda-nari due to its resemblance to the akoda, a squash-like fruit. The ridges are covered with brass, a relatively uncommon embellishment.

Helmet (<i>Suji-Kabuto</i>), Iron, copper, gold, lacquer, silk, wood, Japanese

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Helmet (<i>Suji-Kabuto</i>), Iron, copper, gold, lacquer, silk, wood, Japanese
Helmet (<i>Suji-Kabuto</i>), Iron, copper, gold, lacquer, silk, wood, Japanese
Helmet (<i>Suji-Kabuto</i>), Iron, copper, gold, lacquer, silk, wood, Japanese
Helmet (<i>Suji-Kabuto</i>), Iron, copper, gold, lacquer, silk, wood, Japanese
Helmet (<i>Suji-Kabuto</i>), Iron, copper, gold, lacquer, silk, wood, Japanese
Helmet (<i>Suji-Kabuto</i>), Iron, copper, gold, lacquer, silk, wood, Japanese
Helmet (<i>Suji-Kabuto</i>), Iron, copper, gold, lacquer, silk, wood, Japanese
Helmet (<i>Suji-Kabuto</i>), Iron, copper, gold, lacquer, silk, wood, Japanese

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