Close Helmet
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Close Helmet

TitleClose Helmet
Datec. 1510–30 16th century
Mediumsteel with black paint
ClassificationArms and Armor
OriginGermany Germany
Holding institutionThe Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit lineClose Helmet, c. 1510–30. Germany. Steel with black paint; overall: 27.3 x 33 cm (10 3/4 x 13 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance, 1923.1067.a
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Close Helmet” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated c. 1510–30. It is executed in steel with black paint and classified as arms and armor. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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