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Burgonet

Leonard Heinrich

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Burgonet by Leonard Heinrich: A silver helmet with a pointed top and two projections on either side. The helmet has a face guard that curves downward and is attached to the helmet by rivets. The face guard has a gold-colored interior. The helmet is attached to a stand by a thin pole through its interior. The background is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1540–50; cheekpieces replaced, 1932
Medium
Steel, leather
Culture
German, Augsburg
Dimensions
446 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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