Close Helmet

Cleveland Museum of Art

Close Helmet by an unknown artist. The helmet is made of etched steel. The helmet has a rounded top and a short neck guard. The visor is T-shaped and pointed. There is a small knob at the top center of the helmet's interior. The helmet features an etched border around the edge. The etched design includes curvilinear shapes and lines. The base of the neck guard has gold rivets. The background is gray and dark at the top. The helmet sits on a surface that is lighter gray. The helmet is angled to the right. The right side of the helmet has several small holes.