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Morion

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark gray metal helmet with silver etching, featuring a large curved brim and a tall back piece. The helmet has a rounded top and a pointed extension at the back. Silver etchings cover the entire surface in an intricate pattern. Eight gold flowers are spaced along the front edge of the brim. Seven gold flowers are on the pointed extension at the back. The background is light gray and white. Morion, by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
late 16th century
Medium:
Steel, silver, pigment, brass, gold, glass
Culture:
German, Nuremberg
Dimensions:
544 × 625 px
Museum record:
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