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Burgonet

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark brown metal helmet with gold designs and rivets; rounded top with point at back; eye and mouth holes; two pieces riveted on either side, extending down; pointed at bottom; background fades from dark to light grey. Burgonet, artist unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1560–70
Medium
Steel, gold, silver, textile
Culture
Italian, Milan
Dimensions
500 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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