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Closed Burgonet of "Savoyard" Type

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Closed Burgonet of "Savoyard" Type by an unknown artist. The helmet has a dark gray color with visible wear and scratches. It has a rounded top with a central ridge. A small fin runs down the center of the helmet from the top. The brow plate is short and narrow. Two eye slits are cut out for vision, with the right slit slightly larger. The nose guard is triangular. A row of small holes is drilled along the mouth area. A projecting brim extends out from the base, secured with rivets around its edge. The neck guard is wide and curved. Small rivets are visible on the left side. The background is plain off-white.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1600–1620
Medium:
Steel, leather
Culture:
Italian
Dimensions:
600 × 623 px
Museum record:
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