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Cuirass

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metal cuirass with etched floral and leaf patterns, pointed bottom, flared shoulders, and decorative edge, featuring a symmetrical design on a plain background; by artist unknown.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1560; redecorated ca. 1835
Medium:
Steel, gold
Culture:
Italian
Dimensions:
500 × 625 px
Museum record:
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