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Helmet (Sallet)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Helmet (Sallet) by artist not specified. Gold helmet with rounded top and curved brim at the bottom, featuring a predominantly gold color with green and black inlays. The helmet has a semi-circular opening at the front. Small green and black circular inlays with white designs are arranged across the surface. The gold base metal shows signs of wear and aging. Two small metal pieces protrude on either side near the bottom edge. The background is a solid gray color.

Artwork details

Date:
late 15th–early 16th century
Medium:
Steel, iron, gold, silver, cloisonné enamel, leather, textile
Culture:
Spanish, possibly Granada
Dimensions:
600 × 450 px
Museum record:
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