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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
Museum record:
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