

The image depicts a Gorget by an unknown artist, characterized as a curved piece of metal armor. The metal is silver-colored and has a weathered appearance with visible spots of darker discoloration. The piece is shaped like a wide, flared collar, with a narrow top that has a twisted rope-like design around its edge. Below this, there are two horizontal bands that encircle the piece. The bottom portion of the piece is wider and curved outward, resembling a half-circle or a crescent shape. Small spherical rivets are visible along the edges and middle section of the piece, securing it together. The background of the image is a solid gray color. The piece casts a shadow on the surface below it, indicating it is raised slightly above the background.
Artwork Details
- Date
- ca. 1525–75
- Medium
- Steel, leather
- Culture
- German
- Dimensions
- 599 × 399 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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