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Close Helmet for the Tournament

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Close Helmet for the Tournament by Hans Stossel. Dark gray, metal helmet with a distinctive curved top, scratched and weathered. The helmet is shaped like a teardrop, wider at the bottom and tapering to a point at the top. The visor is closed, featuring a horizontal slot for the eyes and a small, rounded nose guard. A hinge is visible on the left side and screws on the right. A metal plate on the chin has a latch. The helmet sits on a narrow, white pole. The background is a plain grey color.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1575
Medium:
Steel
Culture:
German
Dimensions:
446 × 624 px
Museum record:
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