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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
Museum record:
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