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Visored Sallet

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Visored Sallet by Artist is a silver-colored metal helmet. The helmet is displayed on a short white stand. The helmet has a rounded top and a flat faceplate with a horizontal slit for the eyes. There are two curved slits on either side of the faceplate, and several small holes for ventilation. The helmet has a small protrusion on the left side, possibly for attaching a strap. The surface of the helmet is scratched and pitted, with darker spots scattered throughout. The background is a gradient from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1500
Medium:
Steel
Culture:
German
Dimensions:
500 × 625 px
Museum record:
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