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Portions of a Ceremonial Armor

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The armor is silver-colored with an etched design. The torso section displays an intricate pattern featuring foliage-like motifs. The helmet has a T-shaped opening for the face. A chainmail shirt covers the shoulders and upper arms. A red leather belt encircles the waist, adorned with small gold-colored buckles. Two gauntlets cover the hands. Red fabric is visible below the armor. The background is gray. "Portions of a Ceremonial Armor" by Nuremberg.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1575–80
Medium
Steel, copper alloy, gold, leather, textile
Culture
French
Dimensions
526 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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