Helmet, probably mid- to late 17th century, Chinese, Iron, gold, silver, textile, H. 8 1/4 in. (21 cm); W. 8 1/8 in. (20.6 cm); D. 9 3/4 in. (24.8 cm); Wt. 2 lb. 8.2 oz. (1139.7 g), Helmets, This helmet is distinctive both for the quality of its workmanship and for the lively character of its engraved and gilt decoration. Because of its overall form and the style of its ornament, it appears to be an early example of helmet types that are usually associated either with the later part of the Ming dynasty (1368–1644) or the more familiar ceremonial helmets of the Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
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Helmet, mid, late 17th century, Chinese, Iron, gold, silver, textile, H, 8 1/4, 21 cm, W, 1/8, 20.6, D, 9 3/4, 24.8, Wt, 2 lb, 8.2 oz, 1139.7 g, Helmets, helmet, distinctive, quality, workmanship, lively character, engraved, gilt decoration, overall form, style, ornament, early example, helmet types, usually associated, later part, Ming dynasty, 1368–1644, familiar ceremonial, helmets, Qing, 1644–1911
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