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Burgonet with Buffe

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metal helmet with a high, curved back and a pointed chin guard. The helmet is primarily gold and black with etched designs covering it. A leather strap is attached to the left side. The front of the helmet has a metal plate covering the mouth and nose area with horizontal slits for vision. The background is gray. The title of the work is "Burgonet with Buffe" by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1555–60
Medium:
Steel, gold, leather, textile
Culture:
Italian
Dimensions:
600 × 558 px
Museum record:
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