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Close-Helmet for the Tournament

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Close-Helmet for the Tournament by artist unknown. Metal helmet, made of silver-colored steel, with a rounded top and sloping forehead section. A horizontal slit across the eyes with ventilation holes below. Chin guard attached, secured with rivets around the edge, featuring a twisted rope pattern. Several rivets across the helmet's surface. A small projection on the right side of the faceplate. The background is a plain beige color.

Artwork Details

Date
late 16th century
Medium
Steel, leather, textile
Culture
German, probably Augsburg
Dimensions
600 × 592 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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