Accession No

Z 36612


Description

Iron helmet decorated with engraved scenes from life of seated people, birds and bowls of fruit. With repaired fabric lining of layers of red, blue and cream cotton cloth. A finial on the top of helmet is surmounted with two curving metal prongs


Place

Asia; ?East Asia; ?Japan


Period


Source


Department

Anth


Reference Numbers

Z 36612; MAA: 1994.14 [Lab number]


Cultural Affliation


Material

Metal; Iron; Cloth; cotton


Local Term


Measurements

330mm


Events

Description (CMS Description)
Metal helmet, with fabric interior. Surmounted with metal prongs and decorated with figures and birds
Event Date 21/4/1994
Author: maa


Description (Physical description)
Iron helmet decorated with engraved scenes from life of seated people, birds and bowls of fruit. With repaired fabric lining of layers of red, blue and cream cotton cloth. A finial on the top of helmet is surmounted with two curving metal prongs
Event Date 9/3/2022
Author: rachel hand


FM:90935

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