Helmet

Unknown

probably 15th century · Steel, iron, gold, silver · Arms and Armor

The inscription around the rim is very worn but reads in part: "He may protect." The helmet is engraved with the mark of the Ottoman arsenal, indicating that it was captured in battle or taken as booty.

Artist

Unknown

Date

probably 15th century

Medium

Steel, iron, gold, silver

Culture

Iranian

Department

Arms and Armor

Credit line

Bequest of George C. Stone, 1935