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Closed Burgonet

Kolman Helmschmid

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a closed burgonet. The helmet is silver and made of metal. It is shaped like a human head, with a rounded top, a curved brim that covers the forehead, and a projecting visor. The helmet has a neck guard that covers the back of the neck. There are lines running from the top to the bottom of the helmet's crown. The faceplate has a grid pattern with crosses cut out. The helmet has a decorative edge around the faceplate and neck guard. The background of the image is light gray.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1525–30
Medium
Steel, leather
Culture
German, Augsburg
Dimensions
600 × 480 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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