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Helmet (Khula Khud)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The helmet, titled "Khula Khud", features a silver-colored metal dome with two curved horns protruding from the top on either side of a central spike. A nose guard extends down from the front of the dome. The helmet has a chainmail face covering that hangs down in long strips. The background of the image is gray. The overall appearance suggests a piece of armor, likely from Asia.

Artwork details

Date:
first half 19th century
Medium:
Steel, iron, copper alloy
Culture:
Iranian
Dimensions:
468 × 624 px
Museum record:
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