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. It is made from brass and its shape represents the character for yama (mountain). This probably alludes to strength.
Object Summary
- Accession Loan No.
- 126/2000/3
- Collection Class
- Arms and armour
- Collection Area Region
- E
- Material
- brass
- Common Name
- helmet crest
- Simple Name
- decoration
- Production Country
- Japan
