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Helmet

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gold-colored helmet with a short brim, displayed on two thin metal poles. The helmet features a woven texture and is adorned with intricate embroidery in gold thread. The embroidery forms floral patterns and shapes in green, red, blue, and black. The top of the helmet has green sections with gold outlines. The background of the image is a gradient gray. Title: Helmet. Artist: unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
16th century
Medium
straw, metal, silk
Culture
Spanish
Dimensions
600 × 566 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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