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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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