Turban Helmet

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Turban Helmet by artist is a dark gray helmet with a teardrop shape and a long, narrow knob on top. The helmet has a wide base that narrows to a point at the top, with a small knob protruding from the very top. The surface of the helmet features intricate etchings and engravings, primarily on the dome and the band around the bottom. The etchings on the dome are more geometric, resembling a diamond pattern, while the band around the bottom features more curvilinear designs. There are three small notches on the bottom edge of the helmet, spaced evenly apart. The background of the image is a plain grey color, providing a neutral backdrop for the helmet.