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Burgonet

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Burgonet by an unknown artist shows a steel helmet with a high, curved crown and a projecting brim. The helmet's crown and cheek plates feature gold and black etched designs. The interior has a brown leather lining with holes for attachment. A chin strap made of leather or fabric is tied under the chin. The background of the image is gray.

Artwork details

Date:: ca. 1550
Medium:: Steel, gold, leather
Culture:: German
Dimensions:: 416 × 624 px
Museum record:: View original

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