Helmet
This extremely rare type of helmet is damascened in gold with a design known as the Three Jewels, a popular Buddhist motif representing Buddha, Dharma (Buddha's teachings), and Sangha (the community of believers). The solid construction of the helmet combined with the gold decoration indicate that this was a practical battle helmet, but made for someone of relatively high rank, who was probably a Mongolian follower of Tibetan Buddhism.
Artwork Details
- Title: Helmet
- Date: 14th–17th century
- Culture: probably Mongolian
- Medium: Iron, gold, silver, turquoise
- Dimensions: H. 7 1/2 inches (19.1 cm); W. 8 3/4 in. (22.2 cm); D. 9 3/4 in. (24.8 cm); Wt. 1 lb. 11.7 oz. (785.3 g)
- Classification: Helmets
- Credit Line: Purchase, Arthur Ochs Sulzberger Gift, 2002
- Object Number: 2002.389
- Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor
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