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Cabasset

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Silver-colored conical helmet with etched designs on its surface featuring foliage, human figures, and geometric patterns. The helmet has a narrow top that tapers to a point and a wide brim. Small gold rivets are visible along the edge of the brim. The helmet appears to be mounted on a metal pole or stand. The background is a plain gray color. Cabasset, European.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1580–90
Medium:
Steel, gold, copper alloy
Culture:
Flemish, possibly Antwerp
Dimensions:
500 × 625 px
Museum record:
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