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Right Poleyn (Knee Defense) from an Armor of Claude Gouffier (1501–1570)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Steel helmet with a rounded top and a pronounced brim, featuring a scalloped edge; a faceplate or bevor attached on the left side; etched designs of foliage; gold accents; circular emblem on the right side resembling a wheel with a central axis; predominantly gray with gold highlights; on a stand.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1555–60
Medium
Steel, copper alloy, gold
Culture
French
Dimensions
600 × 480 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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