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Siege Helmet

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Siege Helmet by artist unknown. Gray metal helmet with a rounded top and a protruding brim at the bottom. The helmet has a large oval eye hole and a smaller hole on the right side. Two curved pieces of metal on either side near the top. A leather strap and metal buckle are visible under the brim. The surface is weathered with dark spots and etched with designs. The background is gray, transitioning from dark at the top to light at the bottom. The helmet is displayed on a short, thin stand.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1625
Medium
Steel, leather
Culture
Italian
Dimensions
500 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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