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Armet

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Armet by an unknown artist is a gray metal helmet. The helmet is shaped like a human head and has a rounded top. A horizontal slit across the front allows for visibility. The helmet has a pointed protrusion at the top center. Two small metal pieces are on the left side of the helmet. Several small holes and a vertical slit are on the lower front portion. The helmet sits on a thin metal pole. The background is a solid gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1490
Medium
Steel
Culture
Italian
Dimensions
446 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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