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Helmet with Feather Crest

Helmet with Feather Crest. Culture: Chinese. Dimensions: Helmet (36.25.7a); 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). Date: 17th-18th century.
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 with Feather Crest
Helmet with Feather Crest. Culture: Chinese. Dimensions: Helmet (36.25.7a); 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). Date: 17th-18th century. 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.
Technique/matériel:
Steel, gold, silk, feathers (eagle, kingfisher), paper, turquoise, coral, pearls, fur (marten), silk, copper alloy, silver
Musée:
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA
Crédit:
Album / Metropolitan Museum of Art, NY
Autorisations:
Modèle: Non - Propriété: Non
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Taille de l'image:
3150 x 4200 px | 37.9 MB
Taille d'impression:
26.7 x 35.6 cm | 10.5 x 14.0 in (300 dpi)