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Close Helmet

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Close Helmet by an unknown artist. Dark grey metal helmet with gold accents, shaped like a snarling animal head with an open mouth showing teeth. The helmet has a rounded top and a curved visor that forms the snout. Gold details include etched designs on the top and sides, and a gold-painted beard and eyebrows. The mouthguard has a row of small teeth along the top edge. A neck guard is attached at the bottom, with a small knob on the left side. The background is grey, with a white pole visible at the bottom supporting the helmet.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1550
Medium
Steel, gold, silver
Culture
Italian, Milan or Brescia
Dimensions
483 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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