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Turban Helmet

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and gold turban helmet with etched designs and a pointed top. The helmet has a black base color with gold accents and etchings throughout. It has a ribbed, domed shape with a narrow, pointed top. There are gold diamond-shaped accents on the sides. The bottom edge has a decorative border with etched designs. The background of the image is gray. The artist is unknown, but the title is "Turban Helmet".

Artwork details

Date:
late 15th–16th century
Medium:
Steel, iron, silver, gold
Culture:
Turkish, possibly Istanbul, in the style of Turkman armor
Dimensions:
599 × 600 px
Museum record:
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