Helmet with Feather Crest (清 羽飾頭盔), 17th–18th century

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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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Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
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