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Cabasset

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a triangular helmet titled "Cabasset", by an unknown artist. The helmet appears to be made of gold and silver metal. The helmet is cone-shaped with a narrow top and a wide brim. A large relief on the front depicts a scene with a figure on a throne. The helmet is surrounded by reliefs of people and animals. The background of the image is grey.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1575
Medium
Steel, gold, silver, copper alloy
Culture
Italian, Milan
Dimensions
600 × 533 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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