EditorialBurgundian storm hat with short comb, Burgundian storm hat, iron, blank, helmet ball with flap and comb made of one plate. The valve has a point, on the helmet a fairly high comb. Riveted neck plate. Hinged cheek plates with air holes riveted with copp...
EditorialHead of a Buddha or Bodhisattva, 5th?6th century, Afghanistan (probably Hadda), Clay with inset garnet eyes, H. 12 1/4 in. (31.1 cm); W. 8 7/8 in. (22.5 cm); D. 7 1/4 in. (18.4 cm), Sculpture, This head gives a sense of the refinement of Afghan sculptu...
EditorialHelmet, second half 16th century, Istanbul, Turkish, Steel, gold, copper alloy, H. 11 1/4 in. (28.6 cm); Diam. 8 1/4 in. (21 cm); Wt. 3 lb. 4.3 oz. (1482.7 g), Helmets, This example was originally fitted with a brim and a sliding nasal bar, cheek piece...