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Falling Buffe

Kolman Helmschmid

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a silver-colored metal object titled "Falling Buffe" by Kolman Helmschmid. The object consists of two parts: a top portion resembling a helmet and a bottom portion resembling a neck guard, with both parts connected. The top portion is shaped like a helmet with a point at the top and a flat base. It features a central vertical plate with etched swirling designs and parallel lines on either side. The object has a series of horizontal plates with rivets along the edges. The bottom portion is a semi-circular plate with a series of concentric rings and rivets along the edges. The background is a plain light gray color.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1525
Medium:
Steel, textile (wool, canvas)
Culture:
German, Augsburg
Dimensions:
446 × 624 px
Museum record:
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