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Headdress

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The gold-colored Headdress by an unknown artist shows a dome-shaped headpiece made of gold-colored fabric or material with a fringe-like texture on its exterior surface. The fringe appears dense and intricate, covering the entire outer surface. Around the edges, the fringe is longer and more pronounced. A light-colored lining or inner fabric is visible on the inside. The headpiece is mounted on a wooden dowel or stick. The background is plain and light-colored.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
cotton, metal thread
Dimensions
599 × 470 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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