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Turban Helmet

1478–ca. 1490
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 455
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.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • 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
  • Object Number: 04.3.211
  • Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor

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