Helmet, Shield, and Arm Guard

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gold helmet with a pointed finial on top, featuring intricate etchings around the crown. A gold sword with a bulbous pommel rests across the helmet. A gold handguard hangs on the left side of the helmet. Long, chainmail-like strips of metal hang down from the base of the helmet. The background is grey. The helmet, shield, and arm guard are attributed to Ottoman, 16th century.