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Breastplate

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Breastplate by artist is a curved, silver-colored metal piece with a pointed bottom. A long vertical strip of engraving runs down the center. On either side are symmetrical curved designs resembling leaves or flowers. A sword hilt is visible on the left side. The piece appears to be made of metal and has a decorative pattern etched into its surface. The etched designs on the breastplate are intricate and ornate.

Artwork details

Date:
dated 1540
Medium:
Steel, gold
Culture:
German
Dimensions:
482 × 625 px
Museum record:
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