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Burgonet for the Farnese Guard

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Burgonet for the Farnese Guard is a metal helmet. It has a curved shape with a point at the front. The helmet is made of dark metal, possibly steel or bronze, and features an etched design in the center. The design includes a fleur-de-lis surrounded by swirling patterns. There are small gold dots around the edges of the helmet and on the curved points at the bottom. The background of the image is light beige.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1545–47
Medium
Steel, gold, copper alloy
Culture
Italian
Dimensions
599 × 561 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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