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Plumed Helmet, 19th to 20th Century
Yao culture; China
Silver; 22 x 8 in.
2005.32.3
Gift of…
Helmet
Plumed Helmet, 19th to 20th Century
Yao culture; China
Silver; 22 x 8 in.
2005.32.3
Gift of…
Plumed Helmet, 19th to 20th Century Yao culture; China Silver; 22 x 8 in. 2005.32.3 Gift of Anne and Long Shung Shih

Helmet

ClassificationsArms and Armor-armor-helmets
Culture Yao
Date19th to 20th Century
Made AtChina, Asia
MediumSilver
DimensionsOverall: 22 x 8 in. (55.9 x 20.3 cm)
Credit LineGift of Anne and Long Shung Shih
Object number2005.32.3
DescriptionSilver helmet with embossed plates. Textile plume on top. Held together with string. Yao culture China.
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