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