Helmet

possibly Turkish, Istanbul, in the style of Turkman armor · ca. 1500–1525

Flag of TurkeyArms & ArmorHelmetsca. 1500–1525

Artwork Details

TitleHelmet
MediumSteel, iron, gold, copper alloy
DimensionsH. including cheek defense 15 1/2 in. (39.4 cm); H. including nasal 15 1/2 in. (39.4 cm); H. excluding cheek defense and nasal 10 in. (25.4 cm); W. 8 3/8 in. (21.3 cm); D. 10 1/4 in. (26 cm); Wt. 3 lb. 15.4 oz. (1797.4 g)
ClassificationHelmets
DepartmentArms & Armor
Dateca. 1500–1525
Credit LineBequest of George C. Stone, 1935
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

Culturepossibly Turkish, Istanbul, in the style of Turkman armor
Date Range1475 – 1550