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Helmet

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Helmet by artist not specified, an armor helmet made of metal with a conical top and a long spike protruding from the top center; another smaller spike on the left; band around middle; lower half covered in chainmail hanging down to a point; on a gray background.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1515–1520
Medium
Steel, iron, copper alloy, gold
Culture
Egyptian or Syrian
Dimensions
469 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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