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Morion for the Bodyguard of the Prince-Elector of Saxony

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Morion for the Bodyguard of the Prince-Elector of Saxony by Hans Stopler. Steel helmet with a curved top and neck guard, featuring a decorative gold design in the form of interlocking curved lines. The helmet is adorned with gold accents and small gold flowers or leaves. A gold strap and buckle are visible under the chin guard. The background of the image is a gradient gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1600
Medium
Steel, gold, brass, leather, textile
Culture
German, probably Nuremberg
Dimensions
446 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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