Helmet (<i>Spangenhelm</i>)
Unknown artist
Date: 6th century
Medium: Iron, copper alloy, gold
Dimensions: H. 7 5/8 in. (19.4 cm); W. 8 in. (20.3 cm); Wt. 4 lb. 10 oz. (2102 g)
Classification: Helmets
Culture: Byzantine
Gift of Laird Landmann and Kathleen Kinney Landmann, in celebration of the Museum’s 150th Anniversary, 2023
Met highlightDate range
501 – 600
Largest dimension
20.3 cm
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