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Helmet and Arm Guards

16th century
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Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Helmet and Arm Guards
  • Date: 16th century
  • Culture: Indian
  • Medium: Steel, gold, copper alloy, brass, textile, metallic thread
  • Dimensions: Helmet (a); H. including mail 19 1/2 in. (49.5 cm); H. including nasal 9 3/4 in. (24.8 cm); H. excluding mail and nasal 6 1/8 in. (15.6 cm); W. 8 in. (20.3 cm); D. 8 11/16 in. (22.1 cm); Wt. 2 lb. 13.1 oz. (1278.6 g)

  • Classification: Helmets
  • Credit Line: Bequest of George C. Stone, 1935
  • Object Number: 36.25.68a–c
  • Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor
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