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Burgonet

Ulrich Holzmann

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Burgonet by Ulrich Holzmann is a silver-colored helmet, oriented to the left. The helmet has a large, curved bowl with a raised edge around the back and sides. A short, pointed visor protrudes from the front left. The helmet features etched designs including scrollwork, flowers and leaves. A decorative rivet in the center resembles a tied cord. A flower-shaped motif with rivets surrounds it. The helmet sits on a short, cylindrical stand. The background is gray.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1540–50
Medium:
Steel, brass, leather
Culture:
German, probably Augsburg
Dimensions:
500 × 625 px
Museum record:
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