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Close Helmet (from a funerary achievement?)
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This helmet was originally intended for field use. Later, it seems to have served a funerary purpose, probably as an ornament (known as a funerary achievement) suspended over the church tomb of an unidentified knight. As such, it would have been a rich and imposing symbol of the dead knight's social rank and personal authority.
| Artist / Maker | Anonymous, late 16th-early 17th Century |
|---|---|
| Date | c.1590–1625 |
| Culture / Origin | Holland (?), late 16th-early 17th Century |
| Medium | gilded steel (invaded with rust); red velvet lining, plume holder |
| Dimensions | Overall: 33 x 34 x 21.3 cm (13 x 13 3/8 x 8 3/8 in.) |
| Department | Medieval Art |
| Type | Arms and Armor |
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Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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