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Papier Maché Copy of A Chinese Helmet Probably theatrical

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark brown conical helmet with gold trim and ornate designs. The helmet has a narrow, long protrusion at the top. There is a gold band around the base and a gold trim around the edges. The helmet appears to be made of papier maché. It is displayed on a clear stand. The background is white. The style of the helmet is probably theatrical.

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Date:
18th–19th century
Culture:
Chinese
Dimensions:
446 × 624 px
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