Turban Helmet
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
- Museum record:
- View original
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