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Mask Visor in Form of a Human Face

Kolman Helmschmid

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metal mask visor in the form of a human face. The mask is predominantly silver with a gold trim around the edges. It has a nose, mouth, and eyes. The mouth is open, revealing teeth. Two small gold balls are on either side of the mouth. A long, curved piece of metal extends from the left side of the mask. The background is gray.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1515
Medium:
Steel, gold
Culture:
German, Augsburg
Dimensions:
599 × 428 px
Museum record:
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