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Close-Helmet for the Field

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metal helmet with a weathered appearance, made of silver-colored steel. The helmet is shaped like a human head, viewed from the side, with the right side visible. It has a rounded top and a protruding nose guard. The visor consists of three horizontal slats, and there are several small holes and rivets on the surface. The edge of the helmet has a decorative, scalloped pattern. The bottom of the helmet tapers to a point at the back of the neck. The background is a plain light gray color. The overall appearance suggests it is a close-helmet for the field, created by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1520
Medium:
Steel, leather
Culture:
German, Nuremberg
Dimensions:
599 × 558 px
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