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Close Helmet

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Close Helmet by Hans Stopler, Helmet made of dark-colored metal, predominantly gray with gold accents; surface covered in intricate etched designs; shape encloses the head with a curved top section. The front section features a grid of rounded keyhole-shaped openings for vision. A nose guard is present, and the base has a flat rim with several rivets; a small, raised section is on top. The background is a plain gray color.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1575
Medium:
Steel, gold
Culture:
French
Dimensions:
446 × 624 px
Museum record:
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