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Great Sallet

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Great Sallet by. Dark greenish-gray metal helmet with a pointed top, rough texture, and flared base. The helmet has a large, oval-shaped opening on the right side for the face. The interior of the helmet is visible through the opening, appearing dark. A small portion of a white stand is visible below the helmet. The background is light gray.

Artwork Details

Date
late 14th–mid-15th century
Medium
Steel
Culture
Italian
Dimensions
599 × 565 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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