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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
Museum record:
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