Exotic Helmet with Tengu Mask and Crows
Object type: Helmet
Department: Arms and Armor
Culture: Japanese
Date: 19th century
Medium: Iron
Dimensions: helmet (a): H. 8 1/4 in. (21 cm); W. 9 1/2 in. (24.1 cm); D. 11 1/4 in. (28.6 cm); Wt. 3 lb. 13.6 oz. (1746 g); front crest (b): H. 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm); W. 2 11/16 in. (6.8 cm); D. 2 3/8 in. (6 cm); Wt. 8.3 oz. (235 g); right crest (c): H. 7 3/4 in. (19.7 cm); W. 8 1/4 in. (21 cm); D. 1 1/16 in. (2.7 cm); Wt. 5.3 oz. (150 g); left crest (d): H. 7 3/4 in. (19.7 cm); W. 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm); D. 7/8 in. (2.2 cm); Wt. 5.7 oz. (162 g)
Classification: Helmets
Credit line: Bequest of George C. Stone, 1935
Accession year: 1936
Tags: Birds|Masks