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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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