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Turban Helmet

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark grey metal helmet with gold accents, featuring a conical top with a small finial; the finial has a circular base with a cross-shaped cutout and a narrow, tapered top. The helmet's body is composed of multiple curved sections with etched designs. A band of gold runs along the bottom edge, adorned with small circular spots. Two gold and black curved pieces protrude from the bottom edge. The helmet's surface exhibits a mix of dark grey and gold tones, with visible signs of wear. The background is a solid gray color. Turban Helmet by artist unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
late 15th century–1st quarter 16th century
Medium
Steel, iron, gold, silver, copper alloy
Culture
Turkish, possibly Istanbul, in the style of Turkman armor
Dimensions
600 × 600 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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