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Falling Buffe

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a metal helmet. The helmet is made of gray metal with a weathered appearance. The top of the helmet is pointed and has a row of vertical slits across the front. Below the slits, there are two triangular sections that meet at the bottom center. There are two straps on either side of the helmet with rivets. The bottom of the helmet has a wide brim with a rope-like design around the edge. The background is light grey. The artist of the piece is unknown but is referred to as "Falling Buffe".

Artwork Details

Date
16th century
Medium
Steel
Culture
possibly French
Dimensions
599 × 613 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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