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Burgonet

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a burgonet by an unknown artist. The helmet has a dark brown color with gold accents. The top half of the helmet is shaped like a half-circle. It features an embossed design with a central figure of a nude woman, surrounded by foliage and other figures. The bottom half of the helmet covers the lower face and neck, with a curved piece that fits under the chin. The chin guard is decorated with gold rivets and an embossed design. The background is a plain gray color.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1550–55
Medium:
Steel, gold
Culture:
Italian, Milan
Dimensions:
500 × 625 px
Museum record:
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