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Morion for the Bodyguard of the Prince-Elector of Saxony

Martin Schneider the Younger

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black helmet with gold etchings, pointed top, and brim curved forward. The helmet is decorated with gold etchings that form interconnected curving lines and feature a medallion on the side. The interior of the helmet is visible and shows a red number. The helmet appears to be on a stand.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1570
Medium:
Steel, gold, brass, leather
Culture:
German, Nuremberg
Dimensions:
500 × 625 px
Museum record:
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