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Sallet

Caspar Rieder

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Sallet by Caspar Rieder: A silver-colored, metal helmet with a rounded top and a wide brim that curves outward. The helmet has a small slit on the left side for vision. It is attached to a thin, gray pole that extends from the bottom. The background is a plain gray color.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1480
Medium:
Steel, leather, textile (linen, cotton)
Culture:
Austrian, Mühlau
Dimensions:
503 × 625 px
Museum record:
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