War Hat (Jingasa)
Object type: War hat (jingasa)
Department: Arms and Armor
Culture: Japanese
Artist: Masuda Myōchin Munenobu
Artist bio: Japanese, active ca. 17th century
Artist role: Armorer
Artist nationality: Japanese
Date: 17th century
Medium: Iron, gold, silver, copper
Dimensions: W. between 18 in. (45.7 cm) and 25 in. (63.5 cm); H. 1 1/8 in. (2.8 cm).
Classification: Helmets
Credit line: Bequest of George C. Stone, 1935
Accession year: 1936