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Close Helmet for the Tilt

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Close Helmet for the Tilt by an unknown artist. Metal helmet with a visor, primarily silver with yellow-gold accents. The helmet is shaped to cover the top and sides of a person's head, with a flat top and a curved back. Two large silver strips run from the top to the front with smaller strips on the sides. The visor has a black metal bar across the eyes and a T-shaped opening. The helmet has a chin strap on the left side, held on with small round metal fasteners. Several small holes are visible on the front and sides. The surface shows signs of wear, with a rough texture and patches of yellow-gold visible beneath the silver. The background is grey.

Artwork details

Date:
1573
Medium:
Steel, gold, brass
Culture:
German, Augsburg
Dimensions:
500 × 625 px
Museum record:
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