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Morion

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Morion by an unknown artist. The helmet has a gold-colored top with a black design and a black interior. The gold top is shaped like a half-oval or a half-circle with the straight edge at the bottom. It has a black band around the bottom with three rivets on the front. The gold top has a black design of curvy lines and flower-like shapes. The top is decorated with a floral pattern. The black interior of the helmet is visible, and it appears to be made of metal. The helmet sits on a gray pole. The background of the image is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1570
Medium
Steel, gold, brass
Culture
Italian
Dimensions
500 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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