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War Hat

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The War Hat by artist unknown. The helmet is made of metal and has a rounded top. It is a dark gray color with visible rust spots. The helmet has a brim that curves downward. The brim is decorated with rows of brass rivets and fan-shaped metal pieces. The background of the image is a plain gray color.

Artwork details

Date:
1450–1500
Medium:
Steel, copper alloy
Culture:
probably Italian
Dimensions:
600 × 450 px
Museum record:
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