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Sallet

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Sallet by artist unknown. A silver-colored, metal helmet with a rounded top and pointed front. A curved visor covers the face with a line curving around the eye area. The helmet has rivets around the edges and on the sides. A gap is visible on the right side. The helmet appears worn with visible scratches and marks on its surface. It sits on a white stand against a plain, light-colored background.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1490
Medium:
Steel, leather
Culture:
German, Nuremberg
Dimensions:
599 × 472 px
Museum record:
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