Helmet with Feather Crest (清 羽飾頭盔), 17th–18th century, Chinese, Steel, gold, silk, feathers (eagle, kingfisher), paper, turquoise, coral, pearls, fur (marten), silk, copper alloy, silver, Helmet; H. including nape defense 20 3/4 in. (52.7 cm); H. excluding nape defense 11 1/4 in. (28.6 cm); W. 9 in. (22.9 cm); D. 10 1/4 in. (26 cm); Wt. 4 lb. 9 oz. (2069.5 g), Armor for Man, The quality of the pierced and gilt ironwork of the helmet, the four-claw dragons embroidered on its cheek and neck guards, and the exotic materials of the crest indicate that these items were intended for a military officer of very high rank
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Helmet, Feather Crest, 清, 羽飾頭盔, 17th–18th century, Chinese, Steel, gold, silk, feathers, eagle, kingfisher, paper, turquoise, coral, pearls, fur, marten, copper alloy, silver, H, nape defense 20 3/4, 52.7 cm, excluding nape 11 1/4, 28.6, W, 9, 22.9, D, 10, 26, Wt, 4 lb, 9 oz, 2069.5 g, Armor, Man, quality, pierced, gilt ironwork, helmet, four-claw dragons, embroidered, cheek, neck guards, exotic materials, crest indicate, items, intended, military officer, high rank
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