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Helmet

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Helmet by Soshin Kirpichnikov. Metal helmet with a teardrop shape. The helmet has a long, thin finial on top, with a small knob. The finial is cylindrical and narrows at the top. The helmet has a nasal guard on the right side. The nasal guard is long and thin, with a teardrop-shaped piece at the top. The helmet has a row of rivets along the bottom edge. The helmet is made of metal and has a dark gray color with visible signs of wear and tear. The background of the image is a solid gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
16th century
Medium
Iron
Culture
Turkish
Dimensions
600 × 600 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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