Helmet by Metropolitan Museum of Art, titled "Helmet", is a dark grey metal helmet with a conical top. The helmet has a long, narrow point at the top. The helmet is decorated with gold calligraphy and designs. A metal nasal guard is attached to the front of the helmet. The nasal guard is long and thin, with a pointed end. The helmet has a decorative edge with a row of small metal rings. A metal spike or plume holder is attached to the top of the helmet. The background of the image is a plain grey color.
Artwork details
- Date:
- 16th–17th century
- Medium:
- Iron, gold
- Culture:
- Turkish
- Dimensions:
- 416 × 624 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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