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Helmet

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Helmet, Large, rounded metal object with a flat top and a hole in the center. The top is silver with a gold design around the edges and on either side. The gold design features etched patterns and two symmetrical shapes on either side of the hole. A gold border surrounds the silver top. The bottom half is covered in small, interlocking metal rings. The background is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Steel, gold
Culture
Indian
Dimensions
446 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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