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Close Helmet with Falling Buffe

Pompeo della Cesa

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Close Helmet with Falling Buffe by Pompeo della Cesa: Metal helmet with gold etchings; rounded top, domed; point at back; brass rivets; gold etchings on exterior; bottom of helmet covers neck; perforated facial plate; falling buffe covers mouth area; etched Celtic knot; floral pattern etchings.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1590–95
Medium
Steel, gold
Culture
Italian, Milan
Dimensions
485 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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