Flag of IranArms & ArmorHelmets19th century

Artwork Details

TitleHelmet of Mail
MediumSteel, brass, iron, copper
DimensionsH. including mail 20 in. (50.8 cm); H. excluding mail 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm); W. 14 5/8 in. (37.0 cm); Diam. 6 in. (15.2 cm); Diam. of links 5/32 in. (4.0 mm); Wt. 3 lb. 1.2 oz. (1394.8 g)
ClassificationHelmets
DepartmentArms & Armor
Date19th century
Credit LineBequest of George C. Stone, 1935
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

CulturePersian
Date Range1801 – 1900

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