Close Helmet

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Close Helmet by an unknown artist. The helmet is made of silver-colored metal, likely steel, with a weathered appearance and visible signs of wear. It has a distinctive shape, covering the head and neck, with a curved top and a protruding nose guard. The visor is composed of horizontal slits for ventilation and vision, with a central horizontal slit across the eyes and a series of vertical slits below. The chin area features a curved piece of metal with rivets along the edge. The neck area has a similar curved piece with rivets. The background is a plain gray color.