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Helmet, Arm Guard, and Shield

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Helmet, Arm Guard, and Shield: A helmet with a long spike on top and a chain mail curtain hanging down from the base, made of metal with a dark patina and orange and yellow designs. The helmet is domed with a point on top. A chain mail curtain hangs down from the base of the helmet, attached by a metal band. The curtain is made up of interlocking metal rings and has a few long strips that hang down to the sides. The background is grey. The artist is unknown.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1800
Medium:
Steel, pigment, lacquer, textile
Culture:
Persian
Dimensions:
416 × 624 px
Museum record:
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