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Armet

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Silver metal helmet with a rounded top and pointed ridge down the center. Horizontal slit across the eyes. Multiple vertical slits below for ventilation. Chin guard made of multiple overlapping pieces. Attached to a studded silver metal collar. Background is dark gray. The object is titled "Armet" by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1510
Medium:
Steel, leather, brass
Culture:
Italian
Dimensions:
446 × 624 px
Museum record:
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