Helmet, ca. 1500–1525, possibly Turkish, Istanbul, in the style of Turkman armor, Steel, iron, gold, copper alloy, H. 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), Helmets, This is one of the few conical helmets of the period to retain its original brim, nasal, cheeks, and nape defense. The brass trim, engraved with a zigzag motif, is typical of Mamluk and Ottoman helmets about 1500
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Helmet, ca, 1500–1525, Turkish, Istanbul, style, Turkman armor, Steel, iron, gold, copper alloy, H, cheek defense 15 1/2, 39.4 cm, nasal, excluding cheek defense, 10, 25.4, W, 8 3/8, 21.3, D, 10 1/4, 26, Wt, 3 lb, 15.4 oz, 1797.4 g, Helmets, conical helmets, period, retain, original brim, nasal, cheeks, nape, brass trim, engraved, zigzag motif, typical, Mamluk, Ottoman, 1500
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