Who created "Helmet in the Shape of an Eggplant"?

Helmet in the Shape of an Eggplant was created by Saotome Ietada in 17th century.

When was "Helmet in the Shape of an Eggplant" created?

This artwork was created 17th century.

What medium is "Helmet in the Shape of an Eggplant"?

Helmet in the Shape of an Eggplant is Iron, lacquer, copper, gold, copper-gold alloy (shakudō), silk.

Is "Helmet in the Shape of an Eggplant" in the public domain?

Yes, Helmet in the Shape of an Eggplant is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Helmet in the Shape of an Eggplant

Saotome Ietada

17th century

Medium

Iron, lacquer, copper, gold, copper-gold alloy (shakudō), silk

Classification

Helmets

Culture

Japanese

Department

Arms and Armor

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Bequest of George C. Stone, 1935

Accession Number

36.25.164a–d

Art Historical Context

Step into the whimsical world of Edo-period Japan with the *Helmet in the Shape of Eggplant* by master armorer Saotome Ietada, crafted in the 17th. This extraordinary kabuto, or samurai helmet, transforms a humble vegetable into a striking symbol of ingenuity and status. Shaped like a bulbous eggplant, complete with a leafy stem finial, it exemplifies the playful creativity of Japanese arms and armor during a time of relative peace, when helmets evolved from battlefield necessities into elaborate fashion statements. Forged from iron and adorned with lacquer, copper, gold, and shakudō—a copper...

Helmet in the Shape of an Eggplant

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