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Helmet

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark gray metal helmet, cone-shaped, tapering to a small cylindrical protrusion at the top. The helmet has a wide base with a row of small holes around the edge. Three small rivets are visible on the front. A small metal loop and tag hang from the right side. The helmet sits on a white stand against a gray background. The title is "Helmet" by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
17th century
Medium:
Steel, copper
Culture:
probably Caucasian or Russian
Dimensions:
446 × 624 px
Museum record:
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