Studded Kabuto Helmet with Phoenix Couple Motif

Japan

Kamakura period (1185-1336)

  • Titles Studded Kabuto Helmet with Phoenix Couple Motif (Descriptive)@Helmet (Kabuto) (Descriptive)
  • Artist Japan
  • Medium iron and gold
  • Dimensions helmet: 7 3/4 x 9 1/4 x 11 1/2 in. (19.7 x 23.5 x 29.2 cm) with mount: 18 1/2 x 14 x 14 in. (47 x 35.6 x 35.6 cm)
  • Credit Line Museum purchase in memory of William M. Spencer III (1920-2010), 2016.14
  • Work Type helmet
  • Classification Costume
  • On View

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