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Helmet

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Helmet by Lviv State Armoury. The helmet has a conical top with a finial on top. The top portion of the helmet is silver-colored with gold accents and etched designs. A gold band encircles the base of the conical top. The lower portion of the helmet is made of black chain mail. The background is gray.

Artwork details

Date:
dated A.H. 1196/1781–82 CE
Medium:
Steel, silver, niello
Culture:
Turkish
Dimensions:
468 × 624 px
Museum record:
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