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Armet

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Silver helmet with a rounded top and a horizontal slit across the eyes. A small, T-shaped piece of metal covers the mouth and has several small holes for breathing. A curved piece of metal covers the chin. The helmet appears to be made of metal and has a weathered appearance with scratches and marks on its surface. The background is gray. The title of the piece is "Armet" by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1480
Medium:
Steel
Culture:
Italian
Dimensions:
500 × 625 px
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