Helmet

29-96-808G

From: China

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Object Number 29-96-808G
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Chinese
Provenience China
Period Qing Dynasty
Date Made Qing Dynasty
Section Asian
Materials Velvet | Silk | Metal | Cotton | Gold Thread
Technique Embroidered
Iconography Dragon
Description

Helmet with a finial on top and visor with studded flaps coming off the sides. There are two blue straps that are attached on the inside. This helmet was most likley worn for a ceremonial parade rather than in battle. See 29-96-808A-D for the rest of the suit.

Height 37 cm
Width 41 cm
Credit Line Bequest of Maxwell Sommerville, 1904
Other Number CG2016-1-45 - Found in Collection Number | CG2016-1-250 - Found in Collection Number

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