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Visored Bascinet

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Visored Bascinet by an unknown artist depicts a steel helmet with a visor. The helmet is made of dark grey metal, likely steel, with visible signs of wear and aging. The helmet's main body is shaped like a teardrop, with the pointed end facing up. The visor is perforated with many small circular holes. A curved piece of metal covers the chin and neck area. The background of the image is a gradient of dark grey to light grey.

Artwork details

Date:
mid-19th century in a 15th century style
Medium:
Steel
Culture:
probably German or French
Dimensions:
446 × 624 px
Museum record:
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