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Composed Armor

Guillem Margot

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metal armor piece with a wide, curved base and a tall, narrow top. The base has a pointed bottom and is decorated with engraved lines and rivets. Two rectangular pieces of chainmail are on either side. The chainmail is made of small, interlocking metal rings. The background is white. "Composed Armor" by Guillem Margot.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1500–1520
Medium:
Steel, leather
Culture:
Italian, probably Milan
Dimensions:
600 × 507 px
Museum record:
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