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Visored Bascinet

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Visored Bascinet by Master of the royal armory of Milan. This medieval helmet is made of silver-colored metal with a weathered appearance. It has a pointed top and a long, narrow visor that covers the face, with a horizontal slit for vision. Two small metal pieces are on either side of the helmet, near the top. The bottom of the helmet has a row of small holes along the edge. The background is a plain gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1375–1400
Medium
Steel, leather
Culture
Western European
Dimensions
575 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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