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Helmet

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Helmet by Alexander Rodchenko. A conical metal helmet with a riveted pattern; metal surface exhibits green and brown patina; outer surface shows rivets around edges and down center; bottom edge has evenly spaced holes; background transitions from dark gray at top to light gray at center.

Artwork Details

Date
5th century
Medium
Bronze, silver, iron
Culture
Mesopotamian or Iranian
Dimensions
500 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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