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Closed Burgonet

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Closed Burgonet by an unknown artist shows a bronze helmet with a rounded top. The helmet features a face plate with an open mouth area and two openings for the eyes. Two straps hang from the left side of the helmet. The helmet has a wide brim and is adorned with brass rivets along the edges and body. A strap runs across the top, secured with a rivet on the right side. The helmet is mounted on a white stand. The background is off-white.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1620–30
Medium:
Steel, gold, brass
Culture:
Dutch
Dimensions:
599 × 605 px
Museum record:
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