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Eight-Plate Helmet

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Eight-Plate Helmet, crafted by Asian artist, is a rusted metal helmet. The helmet is dome-shaped and divided into eight segments. It features a short finial on top. The helmet's surface exhibits a predominantly brown color with patches of green. A decorative band encircles the base, featuring small metal rivets. The helmet appears to be made of metal plates riveted together. The background of the image is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
8th–10th century
Medium
Iron, copper alloy, leather
Culture
possibly Tibetan
Dimensions
600 × 600 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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