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Burgonet

Filippo Negroli

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Burgonet by Filippo Negroli: a steel helmet with a curved top and pointy nose guard, covered in intricate designs and patterns. The helmet has a large open area at the back where the neck would be. The designs on the helmet include leaves, flowers, and curvy lines. The helmet is shown from the side, with the front pointing to the left. The background of the image is light gray.

Artwork details

Date:
dated 1543
Medium:
Steel, gold, textile
Culture:
Italian, Milan
Dimensions:
599 × 531 px
Museum record:
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