16th century
Spain
Object qualities
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Objectarmor: Helmet
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Type of arts & crafts
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Mediumstraw, metal, silk
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Geography details
Spain -
Country today
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Date16th century
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CultureSpanish
Source of information
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Type of sourceDatabase “Metropolitan Museum of Art”
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Fund that the source refers toMetropolitan Museum of Art
Description
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This unusual plaited-straw helmet-shaped hat is very similar in both shape and ornament to contemporary steel military helmets. However, this highly decorative example was likely worn by a high-ranking official for festive peacetime occasions.
