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I thought the Japanese helmet to be fascinating and at the Met there are other fascinating helmets such as this one- https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/27591The adventures of an 18th century imagination, located in Northern Europe formerly ruled over by joint rulers Duke Karl Frederick and Duchess Liv.Not to mention the American colony of Ny Tradgardland the 17th century Colony of New Tradgardstadt and the newly restored territory of the Shetland Isles. Featuring a supporting bill of gaming in a diversity of times,places and scales.Hopefully something to interest all who pop by...
These popped up on Facebook recently-
I thought the Japanese helmet to be fascinating and at the Met there are other fascinating helmets such as this one- https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/27591
A most unusual helmet but perhaps more practical than wearing an axe in one. The knight looks somewhat encumbered.
ReplyDeleteStephen
Encumbered indeed!
DeleteI think the samurai helmet is probably solid underneath so will function fine.
Alan Tradgardland
I can hear the man: " 'Tis but a scratch!"
ReplyDeleteStrangely enough l can hear that too.
ReplyDeleteAlan Tradgardland