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Composite Armor

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metallic object resembling a cone or cup, widening at the top with no lip; approximately 1/3 of the top edge bent inward; surface exhibiting a predominantly silver color with scattered darker spots; circular base; cylindrical protrusion on the right side; the protrusion features a reddish-brown color with gold-colored fittings; similar, smaller reddish-brown area on the left side. Composite Armor by Schilling.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1485 and later, composed in the early 20th century
Medium:
Steel, leather, brass
Culture:
Italian and German
Dimensions:
500 × 625 px
Museum record:
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