Helmet, 4th century, Mesopotamian or Iranian, Bronze, silver, iron, H. 9 1/2 in. ( cm); W. 7 3/4 in. ( cm); D. 7 7/8 in

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Helmet, 4th century, Mesopotamian or Iranian, Bronze, silver, iron, H. 9 1/2 in. ( cm); W. 7 3/4 in. ( cm); D. 7 7/8 in. (20 cm); Wt. 3 lb. 10 oz. ( g), Helmets, The helmet, originally lined with leather, consists of broad bands of bronze and iron plates covered witha thin layer of silver, stamped with a feather pattern. The warrior's head would originally have been obscured and protected by a web of metal links of mail that hung from the holes in the lower rim

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Size: 4013px × 5362px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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