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Helmet

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Helmet by Metepe. Gold and brown helmet with a conical top and 18 vertical ridges. The helmet has a rounded base with a narrow band around it. Two small rivets are visible on the band. The gold color is faded and worn, revealing brown underneath. The background is a plain gray color. The helmet appears to be old and worn. It has an ancient or historical look. The image shows the helmet from the front.

Artwork Details

Date
early 17th century
Medium
Copper alloy (tombak), gold
Culture
Turkish
Dimensions
600 × 600 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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