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Miniature samurai helmet (Kabuto). The helmet displays metal panels that are laced together along the nape of the neck as a typical kabuto would display. The upper portion is created from plastic and metal. The two sides are comprised of curled metal with textile material and other metal embellishments. The metal embellishments are inlayed with mother of pearl. Silk tassels. A dragon figure sits at the front most portion of the top of the helmet with two long metal pieces framing the dragon.

Keywords

Reproduction, Sculpture, Artwork, Miniature

Original Medium

Textile, plastic, metal

Item Size

31 cm x 18 cm x 34 cm

Origin

Japan

Date Information

Unknown

Artifact Number

M90-064

Original Collection

Mike Mansfield Collections, Mss 65, Archives and Special Collections, Mansfield Library, University of Montana

Holding Repository

University of Montana, Mansfield Library Archives and Special Collections

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Digital Publisher

University of Montana-- Missoula. Mansfield Library

Image Credit

Image credit: Micaela Connolly, University of Montana

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Keywords

Reproduction, Sculpture, Artwork, Miniature

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