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Gorget

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gorget by 16th Century Nuremberg. The image shows a bronze or brass piece of armor. It protects the neck and has a design of gold etchings. The etchings are curled and intertwined. The piece is curved around the neck with a gap at the back. There are two small projections on either side. The background is a gradient from dark to light grey.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1600
Medium:
Steel, gold
Culture:
French
Dimensions:
600 × 450 px
Museum record:
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