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Armor Garniture, Probably of King Henry VIII of England (reigned 1509–47)

Royal Workshops at Greenwich

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Golden-colored armor on a stand. The armor is made up of many pieces and covers the entire body. A helmet with a face covering is included. The armor has a textured surface. It is on a reddish-brown stand. The background is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
dated 1527
Medium
Steel, gold, leather, copper alloys
Culture
British, Greenwich
Dimensions
500 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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