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Tournament Helm

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metal helmet with a visor, Tournament Helm, artist not specified, made of gray metal, resembling steel, with a weathered appearance. The helmet has a rounded top and a protruding nose guard. Horizontal slits cover the visor area, providing ventilation. A small, rusted metal piece protrudes from the back of the helmet's base. The helmet is positioned on a white stand, angled to the right, against a plain white background.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1510–20
Medium
Steel, copper alloy
Culture
Anglo-Flemish
Dimensions
600 × 617 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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