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Helmet

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark brown metal helmet with pointed top, gold accents, and circular gold plate on front. The helmet has a wide base with small rivets around the edge. The top is pointed and split down the middle. There are 6 sections on the helmet with gold lines running along them. The background is gray. Helmet by artist unknown.

Artwork details

Date:
14th–16th century
Medium:
Iron, brass or copper alloy
Culture:
possibly Iranian or Central Asian
Dimensions:
600 × 600 px
Museum record:
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