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Armet with Mask Visor in the Form of a Rooster

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metal helmet with a visor in the form of a rooster's head. The helmet is silver-colored. The top of the helmet is rounded and smooth with some darker spots. A decorative band of metal runs around the front and sides. A feathered crest runs along the top. The visor is shaped like a rooster's head and is highly detailed, with engraved feathers around the beak and eye. The eye is a small circle. The beak is short. The sides of the helmet are decorated with engravings of flowers and leaves. There are small rivets along the edges. The background is light gray.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1530
Medium
Steel
Culture
German, probably Augsburg
Dimensions
519 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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