Helmet crest

This item is used to decorate the front of a warrior’s helmet. It is called maedate, a term for a helmet crest when worn on the front of the helmet. Its form is in the style of a horned animal.

Object Summary

Accession Loan No.
126/2000/1
Collection Class
Arms and armour
Collection Area Region
E
Material
woodlacquermetal
Common Name
helmet crest
Simple Name
decoration
Production Country
Japan

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helmet decoration