Helm for the Joust of Peace (Stechhelm)
The Stechhelm formed part of a highly specialized tournament armor worn solely for the Gestech, or German joust, fought with blunted lances. The object was to break lances or to unhorse the opponent. This helmet was probably part of a series kept in the Nuremberg arsenal for civic tournaments.
Credit: Bashford Dean Memorial Collection, Gift of Edward S. Harkness, 1929
c. 1500
Steel, copper alloy
45.0cm
29.156.67a
Image and text © Metropolitan Museum of Art, 2019
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