Helmet
Unknown artist
Date: 5th century
Medium: Iron, copper, gold
Dimensions: H. 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm)
Classification: Helmets
Culture: Japanese
Fletcher Fund, 1928
Met highlightDate range
401 – 500
Largest dimension
21.6 cm
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