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Right Breastplate from a Brigandine

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Right Breastplate from a Brigandine by Unknown Artist shows a dark brown, metal plate with a curved shape. The metal plate has a U-shaped cutout at the top. There are multiple small holes around the edge of the plate, some of which contain rivets. The rivets have a gold-colored center. The plate has scratches and scuffs on its surface. The background is a light gray color.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1400–1425
Medium:
Steel, brass, textile
Culture:
Italian
Dimensions:
446 × 624 px
Museum record:
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