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Helmet

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Red and cream-colored fabric helmet with green stitching, resembling a hood or headgear; the fabric has a marbled appearance; the helmet has a pointed top, a wide brim, and two earflaps; the interior is visible through the opening and appears to have a label; displayed on a black stand. Helmet by James.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Textile (velvet, silk)
Culture:
Central Indian
Dimensions:
446 × 624 px
Museum record:
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