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Helmet

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Helmet by is a silver-colored dome-shaped object with a chainmail covering. The dome has a rounded top and a flat edge around its base. The chainmail is made up of many small, interlocking metal rings that are connected to form a mesh-like fabric. The chainmail covers the entire dome, hanging down in a cylindrical shape with a circular piece on the ground around the base. A black pole protrudes from inside the helmet, supporting it. The background of the image is a plain gray color.

Artwork details

Date:
17th–18th century
Medium:
Iron, brass, gold
Culture:
Turkish
Dimensions:
446 × 624 px
Museum record:
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