Helmet

Tatar-Circassian, Crimea or North Caucasus

late 16th century-early 17th century

Not on view

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Title: Helmet
Date: late 16th century-early 17th century
Geography: Crimea; Circassia
Culture: Tatar-Circassian, Crimea or North Caucasus
Medium: Steel, brass, silver gilt
Dimensions: H. including mail 14 3/8 in. (36.5 cm); H. excluding mail 6 7/8 in. (17.5 cm); W. 8 in. (20.3 cm); D. 9 in. (22.9 cm); Wt. 3 lb. 4.5 oz. (1488.4 g)
Classification: Helmets
Credit Line: Bequest of George C. Stone, 1935
Object Number: 36.25.158
Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor

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