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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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