Helmet for boy's day festival

Place of ManufactureJapan, Asia

MediumMaterial: steel;brass;silk braid

DimensionsOverall: 29 x 24.5 x 22 cm

ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART

Credit LineGift of Shaughnessy Hospital, Vancouver

Object number1986.038.001

Descriptiona small sized Samurai helmet ornament used in the Boy's Day Festival ;winged sides with carved X border; dome & visor decorated with carving & painted medallions; brass kuwagata with dragon motif(mon) set in slot; plaited red tassel; chin strap made of electical wire (meant to resemble leather)

Status

Not on view