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Visored Bascinet

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Visored Bascinet by Master of the White Shield. Dark grey metal helmet. Top of helmet pointed. Two horizontal slits for eyes. Perforated metal plate covering lower face. Chin area covered by curved piece of metal with no perforations. Small holes around eye and mouth area. Helmet sitting on flat surface, angled slightly towards viewer. Background transitioning from light to dark grey.

Artwork details

Date:
mid-19th century in a 15th century style
Medium:
Steel
Culture:
probably German or French
Dimensions:
416 × 624 px
Museum record:
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