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Helmet

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Helmet by Vischer. A silver-colored metal helmet with a domed top and a chainmail face guard. The helmet has a long, thin fin on top, and two small metal pieces on either side of the dome. A metal strap runs down the center of the helmet, secured by a round piece of metal. The chainmail face guard is made up of small, interlocking metal rings that hang down from the helmet. The background is a plain gray color.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Steel
Culture:
Indian
Dimensions:
416 × 624 px
Museum record:
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