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Helmet, Arm Guard, and Shield

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Helmet, Arm Guard, and Shield by is a photograph of a metal helmet. The helmet has a rounded top with a long, thin spike pointing upwards from the center. There is a fin on the right side. The dome of the helmet is decorated with intricate etchings. The lower portion of the helmet is covered in chain mail that hangs down in a fringe. The helmet sits on a black pole. The background is a plain gray color.

Artwork details

Date:
1751
Medium:
Steel, silver
Culture:
Indian
Dimensions:
416 × 624 px
Museum record:
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