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Helmet

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a helmet. The helmet is made of metal and has a dome-shaped top with a small fin on top. It has a band of rivets around the middle. The helmet has a faceguard with vertical slits for vision. The metal is weathered and rusted, with some areas showing green corrosion. The background is gray. The artist of this piece is unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
5th century
Medium
Iron, copper, gold
Culture
Japanese
Dimensions
599 × 464 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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