Boy's Day Festival Helmet

Place of ManufactureJapan, Asia

MediumMaterial: metal; nylon cord; aluminum; glaze

DimensionsOverall (Tip of antler to base; visage to visage flap;): 14.9 x 23.6 cm

ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART

Credit LineFred & Isabel Pollard Collection

Object number1976.182.001

DescriptionSamurai helmet for display on Boy's Day Festival in May. Circular thick metal ( iron ?) helmet with several patterns & decorations moulded into the exterior on the front where a face should fit. Two metal flaps soldered on.

Status

Not on view