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Close-Helmet

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Grey metal helmet with pointed top and protruding spike; two horizontal eye-slits; pointy chin; decorative gold etchings on surface; narrow neck guard; on a white stand. Close-Helmet; English; circa 1620-1640.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1560
Medium:
Steel, polychromy
Culture:
British or Flemish
Dimensions:
416 × 624 px
Museum record:
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