Helmet

Object/Artifact

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Wrangell Museum

Name/Title

Helmet

Entry/Object ID

L1980.043.001

Description

Japanese Samurai warriors helmet in glass case. Brass construction with 2 orange tassel ornaments, life sized armour regalia. 3 sword shaped crests are mounted on front. It has an iron neck guard. Ornate decoration includes 2 tigers on panels at each side of visor. Records indicate it came with a ceremonial pillow and wood block with artist's signetur, both missing in 02/18/2020. On permanent loan to Wrangell Museum.