Helmet

ca. 1550–1600
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 379
Like most Ottoman helmets of the sixteenth century, this example originally was fitted with a projecting brim, cheekpieces, and a neck plate at the back, all of which were lost long ago. The floral designs around its rim are similar to the decoration on Iznik pottery of the period.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Helmet
  • Date: ca. 1550–1600
  • Culture: Turkish
  • Medium: Steel, gold
  • Dimensions: H. 11 in. (27.9 cm); Diam. 9 1/2 in. (24.1 cm); Wt. 3 lb. 3.6 oz. (1462.8 g)
  • Classification: Helmets
  • Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1904
  • Object Number: 04.3.213
  • Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor

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