Sallet

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Sallet by Maximilian Colt, a medieval helmet made of metal, predominantly silver or gray in color. The helmet has a rounded top that comes to a point at the crown and slopes downward to a curved brim that covers the back of the neck. It features a horizontal opening for the face, with a T-shaped slit for vision and breathing. There are four rivets on the exterior; two on the left side and one on each side on the front and back. The surface shows signs of wear and aging with visible scratches and marks. The background is a plain gray color.