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Helmet

17th century
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 379
The helmet is shaped in the form of a cloth turban. A steel plaque riveted at the top is inscribed in Arabic: "There is no hero like Ali and no sword like dhu'l-faqar." This refers to the son-in-law and cousin of the Prophet Muhammad and to the Prophet's sword, which he gave to Ali.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Helmet
  • Date: 17th century
  • Geography: Vijayapur, Karnataka
  • Culture: Indian, Deccan, probably Bijapur (Vijayapur)
  • Medium: Steel, iron, copper alloy
  • Dimensions: H. including nasal 12 in. (30.5 cm); H. including nape defense 10 in. (25.4 cm); H. excluding nasal and nape defense 5 1/2 in. (14 cm); W. 8 3/4 in. (22.2 cm); D. 11 in. (27.9 cm); Wt. 3 lb. 14.1 oz. (1760.5 g)
  • Classification: Helmets
  • Credit Line: Bequest of George C. Stone, 1935
  • Object Number: 36.25.99
  • Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor

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