Name/Title
Samurai Battle Helmet (Kabuto)Entry/Object ID
2011.700Description
A samurai battle helmet, known as a kabuto. The iron helmet is domed and curved, and has a plain hook on the front, where a crest (usually an animal) would go. Attached around the back of the helmet is a neck guard, consisting of six tiers of metal with braided fabric. Attached to the front of the helmet is a metal face guard, or menpo, shaped like the face of a man, that has been painted red and has faux mustache and goatee hair. Attached below the face is an additional neck guard, that features four tiers of metal and braided fabric.Collection
History CollectionCataloged By
registrar@numulosgatos.orgMade/Created
Date made
1615 - circa 1800Time Period
17th Century, 18th CenturyPlace
Country
JapanContinent
AsiaNotes
Helmet resembles other Edo period helmets, presuming that the helmet is authentic.Ethnography
Cultural Region
Country
JapanContinent
AsiaLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Helmet, MilitaryNomenclature Primary Object Term
HelmetNomenclature Sub-Class
HeadwearNomenclature Class
ClothingNomenclature Category
Category 03: Personal ObjectsDimensions
Height
12-1/2 inWidth
13-3/4 inDepth
14 in
