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Close Helmet

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Silver-colored metal helmet with a rounded top and pointed finial. A winged creature on top. The helmet has a faceplate with a horizontal slit for vision. Rivets are used for accents and for attaching parts of the helmet. A neck guard is attached. The background is gray. Title: Close Helmet. Artist unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1630
Medium
Steel, gold, wrought iron, brass
Culture
French
Dimensions
446 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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