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Helmet

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gold helmet with a spiked top, dome shaped and a chainmail covering the bottom half. A design on the front of the helmet features a cross-like shape. The helmet has a metal rod attached to the inside for display purposes. The artist of the piece is unknown but it is titled "Helmet".

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Steel, brass, gold, textile, metallic thread
Culture
Indian, Mughal
Dimensions
416 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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