Turban Helmet

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metal helmet with a conical top and a rounded body, featuring a series of vertical ridges on its surface. The helmet has a small knob at the very top. Arabic calligraphy is etched into the surface in a silver-colored metal. The calligraphy appears on the conical top and the rounded body. The helmet's base has a decorative edge with small notches and two small openings. The background is a gradient gray color. Turban Helmet by artist.