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Peculiar Helmet with Design of Buffalo Horn

Used by Kuroda NagamasaLate 16th century

Fukuoka City Museum

Fukuoka City Museum
福岡市早良区百道浜3-1-1, Japan

It is said that Nagamasa Kuroda,the first master of Fukuoka Clan,used to wear this helmet and had many victories. The shape presumably symbolised the wildness of a fierce buffalo.

Details

  • Title: Peculiar Helmet with Design of Buffalo Horn
  • Creator: Used by Kuroda Nagamasa
  • Date: Late 16th century
  • Physical Dimensions: h23.5 cm
  • Type: Armor
  • External Link: http://museum.city.fukuoka.jp/

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