Maedate (Decorative device for a helmet)

Title

Maedate (Decorative device for a helmet)

Publisher

Oxford College Library (Oxford, Ga.)

Contributor

Turner, William Patillo (Purchaser) ; Candler, Warren Akin (Funder)

Work Attributes

Date

1800-1894

Description

Maedate (decorative device for a helmet) in copper- and silver-colored metal. Cloud patterns separate a crescent and disk.

Location

Japan

Material

Metal

Measurements

5 x 1 x 5.5 inches

Rights

There are no known copyright restrictions on this item. This online reproduction has been made available for individual viewing and reference for educational purposes only, such as personal study, preparation for teaching and research.

Style Period

Meiji or earlier

Subject

helmets

Worktype

Maedate

Citation

“Maedate (Decorative device for a helmet),” East Asia, accessed November 4, 2025, https://eastasia.digitalscholarship.emory.edu/items/show/141.

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