Context (Field collection)
Collected in 1904
Event Date 1904
Author: maa

Description (Physical description)
Cap shaped helmet of lacquered iron, lined with cloth. Low crown and narrow peak, composed of three independant rings and a disc. Three pendant, chainwork flaps at the sides and back, set with hexagonal, lacquered plates.
Event Date 1905
Author: maa

Description (Physical description)
Described by Mr Rowntree (1951) as "tatami kabuto" with "kesan shikoro" ?xix century. A folding helmet used in conjunction with other folding armour when travelling. The whole was contrived so as to pack into a small box or bag, easily carried. The "shikoro" (neck guard) of this helmet shows Korean influence. The socket on the front is for the attachment of the "mai date" (front crest). These pieces are rather uncommon."

[The last comment presumably refers to both E1905.377 and E 1905.378. Katrina Dring 10/02/2020]
Event Date 1951
Author: ashleigh griffin

Loan (Exhibition)
Cambridge University Library, 04/05/2020 to 26/09/2020, Japan
Exhibition 'Samurai: History and Legend' delayed by Covid-19 until 22 January- 28 May 2022. Helmet not selected for display.
Event Date 4/5/2020
Author: Katrina Dring