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Helmet with Feather Crest (清 羽飾頭盔), 17th–18th century
Helmet with Feather Crest (清 羽飾頭盔), 17th–18th century, Chinese, Steel, gold, silk, feathers (eagle, kingfisher), paper, turquoise, coral, pearls, fur (marten), silk, copper alloy, silver, Helmet; H. including nape defense 20 3/4 in. ( cm); H. excluding nape defense 11 1/4 in. ( cm); W. 9 in. ( cm); D. 10 1/4 in. (26 cm); Wt. 4 lb. 9 oz. ( g), Armor for Man, The quality of the pierced and gilt ironwork of the helmet, the four-claw dragons embroidered on its cheek and neck guards, and the exotic materials of the crest indicate that these items were intended for a military officer of very high rank
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