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Armor for Field and Tournament

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Full-body armor made of metal, primarily gold and silver in color, with some red accents. The armor consists of a helmet with a pointed top and a faceplate that covers the entire head, a chest plate, shoulder guards, arm guards, a belt, thigh guards, knee guards, and shin guards. The armor is on display on a round gray stand. The background is a plain gray color. The armor is titled "Armor for Field and Tournament".

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1575–80
Medium:
Steel, gold, silver, leather, textile
Culture:
Italian, probably Milan
Dimensions:
391 × 624 px
Museum record:
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