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Helmet

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a dark brown helmet with a pointed top. The helmet appears to be made of metal, with a darker brown patina. There are two wavy cut-outs on the bottom edge, possibly for the eyes. A band of engraved Arabic script encircles the bottom third. The background is gray, fading to darker gray at the corners.

Artwork Details

Date
probably ca. 1342–57
Medium
Steel, silver
Culture
Central Asian or Russian, Blue Horde
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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