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Helmet for a Harquebusier

Royal Workshops at Greenwich

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Silver-colored metal helmet with a rounded top and a long nose guard. Two horizontal metal strips across the front. A short metal visor extends out from the bottom of the front. A curved metal piece wraps around the back of the head and under the chin. Two long, thin straps hang down from under the left side. The helmet sits on a white stand against a gray background.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1630–40
Medium:
Steel, silver, gold, copper alloy, textile
Culture:
British, London or Greenwich
Dimensions:
599 × 447 px
Museum record:
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