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Burgonet

Cleveland Museum of Art

The Burgonet by an unknown artist depicts a silver-colored, ornate piece of armor. The armor consists of a helmet and a chest plate. The helmet has a pointed top with a rope-like design around its base and gold accents. It features a face guard with a T-shaped opening for the eyes and mouth. The chest plate is shaped like a shield, with a pointed bottom and curved sides. It has a high collar and decorative etchings throughout, including floral patterns and geometric shapes. The background of the image is a gradient that transitions from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom.

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666 × 900 px
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