Helmet

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Helmet by artist unknown. Silver and gold helmet with a chainmail face covering. The helmet has a domed top with a pointed finial. A gold design etched into the top portion encircles the dome. Two small sword hilts and a spear with a shield attached sit on the right side of the helmet. The chainmail face covering is made of small, interlocking gold rings that hang down from the helmet. The helmet sits on a black stand. The background is gray.