Name: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access
Creator: The Metropolitan Museum of Art
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South Indian · 17th century; nasal, possibly 16th century

Arms & ArmorHelmets17th century; nasal, possibly 16th century

Artwork Details

Title	Helmet
Medium	Iron alloy, textile (velvet), silver
Dimensions	H. including nape defense 21 in. (53.5 cm); H. including nasal 14 1/2 in. (36.8 cm); H. excluding nape defense and nasal 9 1/2 in. (24.1 cm); W. 12 1/4 in. (31.1 cm); D. 7 3/4 in. (19.7 cm); Wt. 5 lb. 6.7 oz. (2457.9 g)
Classification	Helmets
Department	Arms & Armor
Date	17th century; nasal, possibly 16th century
Credit Line	Bequest of George C. Stone, 1935
Object Page	View at The Met

Cultural Origin

Culture	South Indian
Date Range	1501 – 1700

Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 32062