Helmet, 17th century, Japanese, Iron, lacquer, silk, H. 12 3/8 in. (30.1 cm); W. 12 5/8 in. (31.1 cm); Wt. 5 lb. 3 oz. (2421 g), Helmets, The shape was inspired by the felt hats worn by namban, or 'southern barbarians,' as the Europeans were described, but the decoration is typically Japanese.
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Helmet, 17th century, Japanese, Iron, lacquer, silk, H, 12 3/8, 30.1 cm, W, 5/8, 31.1, Wt, 5 lb, 3 oz, 2421 g, Helmets, shape, inspired, felt hats, worn, namban, southern barbarians, Europeans, described, decoration, typically Japanese
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