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Gorget for the Bodyguard of Louis XIII

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gorget for the Bodyguard of Louis XIII, gold and steel. The piece is shaped like a semi-circle with a protruding lip at the top and two curved cut-outs on the sides. The item has a gold-colored etched surface with a shield-like design in the center; the shield appears to have a crown on top. The edge of the piece features small gold domed rivets. The background is dark gray and light grey, with a slight shadow cast by the object.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1610–17
Medium
Steel, gold
Culture
French
Dimensions
599 × 589 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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