Detail View: The AMICA Library: Helmet (Zukinnari Kabuto)

AMICA ID: 
MMA_.36.25.81
AMICA Library Year: 
2000
Object Type: 
Decorative Arts and Utilitarian Objects
Creator Nationality: 
Asian; Far East Asian; Japanese
Creator Name-CRT: 
Japanese
Title: 
Helmet (Zukinnari Kabuto)
Title Type: 
Object name
View: 
Full View
Creation Date: 
16th century
Creation Start Date: 
1500
Creation End Date: 
1599
Materials and Techniques: 
Lacquered iron
Classification Term: 
Armors
Style or Period: 
Momoyama period
Dimensions: 
H. 16 1/8 in. (41 cm)
AMICA Contributor: 
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Owner Location: 
New York, New York, USA
ID Number: 
36.25.81
Credit Line: 
Bequest of George C. Stone, 1935
Rights: 
Context: 

The helmet is shaped like a hat ("zukinnari") worn by old men The ornament at the front is that of the Buddhist guardian figure Myo-o Fudo.

Related Image Identifier Link: 
MMA_.aa36.25.81.R.tif