japaneseaesthetics: Gold lacquered Samurai helmet and half mask featuring a gingko leaf-shaped crest
japaneseaesthetics: Gold lacquered Samurai helmet and half mask featuring a gingko leaf-shaped crest Japan 17th - 18th century CE. The gingko leaf is a symbol of longevity. Armor in the Ann and Gabriel Barbier-Mueller Collection of Japanese Samurai Armor photographed at the Portland Art Museum -- source link