Silver helmet with gold trim, bulbous body, short neck, and narrow opening at top. Gold bands encircle the helmet at the base of the neck, and around the bottom. The metal is weathered and aged, exhibiting areas of discoloration and wear. A strap runs down the center of the helmet from top to bottom. The background is gray. The title of the object is "Helmet" by an unknown artist.
Artwork Details
- Date
- probably mid- to late 17th century
- Medium
- Iron, gold, silver, textile
- Culture
- Chinese
- Dimensions
- 600 × 600 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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