Close Hemet for a Cuirassier

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Close Helmet for a Cuirassier by an unknown artist. The helmet is primarily silver in color with gold accents. The helmet has a ribbed top with gold rivets along the ribs and around the edge. There is a horizontal slit for the eyes and a small protrusion on the right side. The visor has a decorative cut-out design. The neck guard is also silver with gold rivets around the edges. The background of the image is a gradient gray color. The helmet is angled to the right. The helmet appears to be made of metal.