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Reinforce for a Helmet (Gupfe)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Reinforce for a Helmet (Gupfe) by Hans Stopler. A curved piece of metal armour resembling a half-helmet. The metal is grey with ornate gold designs on the outside; the designs are etched into the metal and include curving lines and floral patterns. A thin gold line runs along the outer rim. There are four leather straps with rivets hanging down from the bottom. The background is grey.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1545–50
Medium
Steel, gold
Culture
German, probably Augsburg
Dimensions
500 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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