Flag of IndiaArms & ArmorHelmets18th–19th century

Artwork Details

TitleHelmet (Zireh Khud)
MediumIron, gold, brass
DimensionsH. including mail 19 1/8 in. (48.6 cm); H. excluding mail 1 3/4 in. (4.5 cm); Diam. 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm); Wt. 3 lbs. 6.7 oz. (1550.7 g)
ClassificationHelmets
DepartmentArms & Armor
Date18th–19th century
Credit LineBequest of George C. Stone, 1935
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

CultureIndian
Date Range1701 – 1900

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