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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
Museum record:
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