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Close-Helmet for the Field

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Close-Helmet for the Field by an unknown artist. The helmet is made of metal and has a silver color with visible signs of aging and wear. It has a rounded top with a serrated edge around the circumference. The front of the helmet has a projecting facial guard with ventilation holes. The facial guard features a pointed nose guard and two cheek plates with ventilation holes. There are decorative elements on the helmet, including a braided rope-like design around the edges and a flower-like motif on the forehead area. The helmet has a neck guard with pointed extensions on either side. It sits atop a cylindrical white stand, against a beige background.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1550
Medium:
Steel
Culture:
Western European
Dimensions:
600 × 625 px
Museum record:
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