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Right breastplate from a brigandine

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Right breastplate from a brigandine, by its creator. Dark brown metal plate, slightly curved, with rounded edges. The top-left corner is curved inward. Small metal rivets around the perimeter. A vertical line of four small rectangular pieces on the top-left. Small spots of discoloration on the surface.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1450
Medium
Steel, copper alloy, textile (cotton)
Culture
Italian
Dimensions
446 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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