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Close Helmet for Foot Combat

the Master of the Castle Mark

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a close helmet for foot combat with a predominantly white and gold color scheme. The helmet is made of metal and features a rounded top with six horizontal ridges. The helmet has a gold handle on the left side, and gold accents and designs are etched into the metal. The gold designs include bands with intricate patterns. There are ventilation holes on the front of the helmet. The helmet appears to be on a stand or pole. The background of the image is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1600–1610
Medium
Steel, gold, leather
Culture
Italian, Milan
Dimensions
500 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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