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Helm for the Joust of Peace (Stechhelm)

ca. 1500
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 373
The Stechhelm formed part of a highly specialized tournament armor worn solely for the Gestech, or German joust, fought with blunted lances. The object was to break lances or to unhorse the opponent. This helmet was probably part of a series kept in the Nuremberg arsenal for civic tournaments.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Helm for the Joust of Peace (Stechhelm)
  • Date: ca. 1500
  • Geography: probably Nuremberg
  • Culture: German, probably Nuremberg
  • Medium: Steel, copper alloy
  • Dimensions: H. 17 3/4 in. (45 cm); W. 11 1/2 in. (29.2 cm); D. 18 in. (45.7 cm); Wt. 17 lb. 14 oz. (8097 g)
  • Classification: Helmets
  • Credit Line: Bashford Dean Memorial Collection, Gift of Edward S. Harkness, 1929
  • Object Number: 29.156.67a
  • Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor

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