On loan to The Met The Met accepts temporary loans of art both for short-term exhibitions and for long-term display in its galleries.
Nasal Helmet
Although nasal helmets (a type that covers the top of the head, with a bar extending down from the brow to protect the nose) were widely used in medieval Europe, this is one of only a handful that survive today. This example is also distinguished by the remains of intricate interlace designs delicately inlaid in silver wire that form a Christian cross on its brow and nasal.
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