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Sallet

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Silver helmet with a rounded top and horizontal slits for vision. The helmet has a piece covering the back of the head and neck. It appears weathered with spots of darker silver throughout. A metal pole protrudes from the bottom. The title is "Sallet" by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1500–1510
Medium:
Steel, copper alloy
Culture:
German
Dimensions:
500 × 625 px
Museum record:
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