Turban Helmet
This turban helmet is inscribed with the name of the sultan Ya'qub of the Aq Quyunlu (White Sheep Turkoman), who ruled from 1478 to 1490.
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This turban helmet is inscribed with the name of the sultan Ya'qub of the Aq Quyunlu (White Sheep Turkoman), who ruled from 1478 to 1490.
This artwork is meant to be viewed from right to left. Scroll left to view more.
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Title: Turban Helmet
Date: 1478–ca. 1490
Culture: Turkish or Iranian
Medium: Steel, iron, silver
Dimensions: H. 11 1/8 in. (28.3 cm); W. 9 in. (22.9 cm); D. 8 3/4 in. (22.2 cm); Wt. 3 lb. (1372 g)
Classification: Helmets
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1904
Accession Number: 04.3.211
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