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Helmet (Khula Khud)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Helmet (Khula Khud) by Artist Unknown. Large, silver-colored metal helmet with a rounded top and a long, thin, pointed finial. The helmet has a decorative band around the middle, featuring intricate designs and etchings. Four curved protrusions, two on each side, are positioned near the top. A long, vertical piece of metal runs down the center of the helmet, with a hinge on either side. The bottom half of the helmet is covered in a mesh of small, interlocking metal rings, hanging in long strips. The object sits on a black pole. The background is a plain gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Steel, silver, brass, textile
Culture
Persian, Qajar
Dimensions
416 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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