Pear-Stalk Cabasset

Cleveland Museum of Art

The Pear-Stalk Cabasset by an unknown artist is a metal helmet. The helmet is made of dark gray metal with a highly weathered texture. The helmet's main body is shaped like a teardrop with the pointed end facing up. A thin ridge runs down the center of the helmet from the top point to the middle. Two wide, flat extensions protrude on either side, curving slightly upward. The edge of the helmet, including the extensions, has a decorative edge with small bumps. The background is a gradient from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom. A shadow is cast directly below the helmet.