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Armor

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Full-body armor made of metal, likely steel, comprising multiple articulated pieces. The armor is a shiny silver color. It includes a helmet with a visor covering the face, a breastplate, and articulated plates covering the shoulders, arms, and legs. The armor is mounted on a wooden base. The armor is titled "Armor" and is by an unidentified artist.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1520 and later
Medium
Steel, leather
Culture
German, Nuremberg
Dimensions
382 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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