Close Helmet

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Close Helmet by an unknown artist. The helmet is made of metal, appears to be silver in color, and has a weathered appearance with visible scratches and marks. It has a rounded top and a curved visor that is hinged at the sides. The visor has a series of vertical slats, with seven long, thin slats in the center and two shorter, thicker slats on either side. The helmet has a neck guard that is attached by rivets. There are rivets around the edges of the helmet and visor. The background of the image is a plain gray color. The helmet is displayed on a short, thin stand.