Samurai Hat (jingasa)
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Japan Anonymous,
Japanese
Samurai Hat (jingasa), 1800-1899
Leather
3 in. x 17 in. x 17 in. (7.62 cm x 43.18 cm x 43.18 cm)
Samurai Hat (jingasa), 1800-1899
Leather
3 in. x 17 in. x 17 in. (7.62 cm x 43.18 cm x 43.18 cm)
Object Type:
Textile
Technique:
Leatherworking
Creation Place:
Asia, Japan
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Jean Goodwin Ames
Accession Number:
T694
Medium
Lacquered leather.
Object Description
Samurai hat of a circular form with a raised boss to fit the head. Decorated with a red lacquered dragon and one mon in gold leaf. Hats of this kind were worn less for protection in battle, but more for protection against sun and rain.
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