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Helmet and Shield

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Helmet and Shield, Steel, etched and gilded. The helmet has a dome shape with a short spike on top. The dome is decorated with etched designs and gilded. A band of etched floral designs encircles the helmet. A visorless face plate is covered with chainmail that hangs down to jagged points on either side. The chainmail also has a long piece hanging down in the back. A nasal guard is on the front. The helmet sits on a stand. The background is gray.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Steel, gold, textile, silver, copper alloy
Culture:
Persian
Dimensions:
416 × 624 px
Museum record:
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