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Close Helmet

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Silver-colored helmet with a pointed top and a horizontal slit for the eyes. A curved piece covers the chin and has small holes for breathing. A protruding piece on the left side. The helmet has rivets and scratches. A stand supports it. "Close Helmet" by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1500
Medium:
Steel, leather, textile
Culture:
German
Dimensions:
500 × 625 px
Museum record:
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