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Helmet

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark gray metal helmet with a conical shape and ridged top. The helmet has a narrow point at the top. Vertical ridges cover the dome of the helmet. A band with copper rivets wraps around the base. A metal piece covers the ear and attaches to the side with a copper rivet, with another piece underneath. A narrow metal piece extends down from the bottom. The background is gray. Title: Helmet Artist: Unknown

Artwork details

Date:
16th century
Medium:
Steel, gold
Culture:
Turkish
Dimensions:
600 × 600 px
Museum record:
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