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Tournament Helm

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Tournament Helm by Master Johannes. Dark gray metal helmet with a rusted appearance. The helmet has a pointed top and a flat face plate with a horizontal slit for vision. A metal strap runs across the top of the helmet on the left side, secured by two small rivets. A small metal buckle is located at the bottom. The background is a plain gray color.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1420–30
Medium:
Steel
Culture:
possibly Italian or French
Dimensions:
416 × 624 px
Museum record:
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