Turban Helmet
Unknown Artist
late 15th century
Medium
Steel, iron, silver, copper alloy
Dimensions
H. 11 1/2 in. (29.2 cm); Wt. 3 lb. 5 oz. (1496 g)
Classification
Helmets
Culture
Western Iranian, in the style of Turkman armor
Department
Arms and Armor
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Rogers Fund, 1904
Accession Number
04.3.461
Tags
Art Historical Context
Step into the Arms and Armor gallery at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, where the *Turban Helmet* (late 15th century stands as a striking example of Western Iranian craftsmanship in the style of Turkman armor. Craft from durable steel and iron, with accents of silver and copper alloy, this helmet to 11½ inches (29.2 cm) high and weighs a sturdy 3 lb. 5 oz. (1496 g). Its distinctive turban-like form wasn't just protective—it mimicked the wrapped headwear worn by warriors and elites, blending functionality with cultural symbolism in a region dominated by Turkmen dynasties like the Aq Qoyunlu. T...