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Tournament Helm (<i>Kolbenturnierhelm</i>)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark brown metal helmet with a grid covering the face. The grid is made of horizontal and vertical bars. Horizontal bars are smooth, while vertical bars are twisted. The grid is in the shape of an oval. Helmet's surface is damaged and rusted. Neck guard is attached, with several holes for fasteners. A number is written in red on the neck guard. Gray background. The helmet is titled "Tournament Helm" and the artist is unknown.

Artwork details

Date:
1450–1500
Medium:
Steel, textile, leather, gesso, polychromy
Culture:
German
Dimensions:
587 × 625 px
Museum record:
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