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Close-Helmet

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Close-Helmet by Hans Stopler, silver-gray metal helmet with gold and black etched designs on surface; brim and top edge have twisted rope-like pattern; face plate attached with leather strap; face plate secured by gold-plated rivets; etched designs on front curved around edge; several small holes on face plate; a short pole extends from base of helmet.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1560
Medium
Steel, gold, leather, copper alloy
Culture
Italian
Dimensions
500 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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