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Closed Burgonet

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Closed Burgonet, by an unknown artist, is a metal helmet with a dark gray color. The helmet is shaped like a human head, with a rounded top that comes to a point at the back. The helmet has a long, narrow visor that covers the face, with vertical slits for vision. The visor is attached to the rest of the helmet by a hinge on either side. The helmet has a neck guard that covers the back of the neck. The helmet is decorated with rivets around the edges and a scalloped edge around the visor and neck guard. The surface of the helmet is scratched and worn, with visible signs of aging. The background of the image is a plain off-white color.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1630; bottom front and back collar lames, later restorations
Medium:
Steel, leather, gold
Culture:
French
Dimensions:
546 × 625 px
Museum record:
View original
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