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Composed Half Armor

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The armor is composed of multiple pieces. The armor has a helmet with a curved top and pointed front. The helmet features a cross-like design on its front. The body of the armor consists of a chest plate, shoulder pieces, arm pieces, and leg pieces. The arm pieces are segmented and have articulated joints. The leg pieces are also segmented and have a scalloped bottom edge. The armor appears to be made of metal and has a metallic sheen. The background is a plain gray color. The armor is labeled as "Composed Half Armor" and is attributed to an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1540 and later
Medium
Steel, copper alloy, leather
Culture
German
Dimensions
426 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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