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HELMET

Helmet. Culture: Iranian. Dimensions: H. 12 3/8 in. (31.4 cm); Diam. 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm); Wt. 2 lb. 7.9 oz. (1131.1 g). Date: probably 15th century. The inscription around the rim is very worn but reads in part: "He may protect." The helmet is engraved with the mark of the Ottoman arsenal, indicating that it was captured in battle or taken as booty.
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Title:
HELMET
Caption:
Helmet. Culture: Iranian. Dimensions: H. 12 3/8 in. (31.4 cm); Diam. 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm); Wt. 2 lb. 7.9 oz. (1131.1 g). Date: probably 15th century. The inscription around the rim is very worn but reads in part: "He may protect." The helmet is engraved with the mark of the Ottoman arsenal, indicating that it was captured in battle or taken as booty.
Technique/material:
Steel, iron, gold, silver
Museum:
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA
Credit:
Album / Metropolitan Museum of Art, NY
Releases:
Model: No - Property: No
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Image size:
3151 x 4200 px | 37.9 MB
Print size:
26.7 x 35.6 cm | 10.5 x 14.0 in (300 dpi)
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