Helmet in the Shape of a Chinese Courtier’s Hat (T?kan-Nari) helmet, late 16th–early 17th century; crest, 18th century Japanese This helmet’s distinct shape gained popularity among the samurai beginning in the late sixteenth century, and is based on high-ranking Chinese Tang dynasty courtiers’ traditional headwear, called kanmuri in Japan. Contrary to most known examples of this type, the bowl is not smooth but worked into a series of ornamental Helmet in the Shape of a Chinese Courtier’s Hat (T?kan-Nari). Japanese. helmet, late 16th–early 17th century; crest, 18th century. Iron, copper

Helmet in the Shape of a Chinese Courtier’s Hat (T?kan-Nari) helmet, late 16th–early 17th century; crest, 18th century Japanese This helmet’s distinct shape gained popularity among the samurai beginning in the late sixteenth century, and is based on high-ranking Chinese Tang dynasty courtiers’ traditional headwear, called kanmuri in Japan. Contrary to most known examples of this type, the bowl is not smooth but worked into a series of ornamental Helmet in the Shape of a Chinese Courtier’s Hat (T?kan-Nari). Japanese. helmet, late 16th–early 17th century; crest, 18th century. Iron, copper, gold, brass, wood, lacquer, leather, silk, horsehair. Helmets

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