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Armor

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts Armor by an unknown artist. The armor is a helmet with a conical top and a long fin on top. The helmet is silver with gold etchings and designs. There are several small gems set into the gold. The helmet has a gold band around the base with more gems. A nose guard extends out from the front. The background is gray. A black pole supports the helmet from underneath.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Steel, gold, lacquer, textile, semi-precious stones
Culture:
Chinese
Dimensions:
446 × 624 px
Museum record:
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