Caption

Helmet, Islamic art; Turkish, Ottoman dynasty 1299–1922; militaria headgear. Movable cheekpieces and a nosepiece passing through the browband. Fluted bell. Browband and cheekpieces connected with copper rivets; neckpiece additionally with brass hinges. 16th century, Turkey; weight 1.92 kg; height 39.0 cm; width 37.0 cm; depth 24.0 cm., A metal conical helmet with a pointed finial at the top, showing vertical ribbed texture on the upper sides and a smooth central panel, with a hinged nose guard and a downward curved brim; attached cheek guards hang on either side, each reinforced with a pattern of rounded rivets, and the metal surface shows areas of wear and small patches of brownish discoloration; visible colors include silvery gray metal, brownish spots, and coppery rivets against a neutral pale gray background.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A28_171

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Rights managed

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79.8Mb (1.9Mb) / 15.5in x 20.0in / 4651 x 6000 (300dpi)

Keywords

Helmet Islamic art Turkish Ottoman dynasty 1299–1922 militaria headgear Movable cheekpieces nosepiece passing browband Fluted bell Browband cheekpieces connected copper rivets neckpiece additionally brass hinges 16th century Turkey weight 1.92 kg height 39.0 cm width 37.0 cm depth 24.0 cm metal conical helmet pointed finial top showing vertical ribbed texture upper sides smooth central panel hinged nose guard downward curved brim attached cheek guards hang side reinforced pattern rounded rivets metal surface areas wear small patches brownish discoloration visible colors include silvery gray metal brownish spots coppery rivets neutral pale gray background.