Parade Helmet à l'Antique, ca. 1630, probably Paris, French, probably Paris, Steel, copper alloy, paint, textile, H. 14 7/8 in. (37.6 cm); W. 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm); D. 14 1/2 in. (36.8 cm); Wt. 4 lb. 8 oz. (2167 g), Helmets, A reflection of the classical tradition in early Baroque France, this parade helmet was designed in imitation of ancient Roman examples. The tall arched comb was originally fitted with an elaborate feathered plume, and the colorful effect was heightened by the use of gold paint and gilt rivet heads
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Parade Helmet à l'Antique, ca, 1630, Paris, French, Steel, copper alloy, paint, textile, H, 14 7/8, 37.6 cm, W, 8 1/2, 21.6, D, 36.8, Wt, 4 lb, oz, 2167 g, Helmets, reflection, classical tradition, early Baroque, France, parade helmet, designed, imitation, ancient Roman, examples, tall arched, comb, originally fitted, elaborate feathered, plume, colorful effect, heightened, gold paint, gilt rivet, heads
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