Barbute in 15th Century Spanish Style

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Barbute in 15th Century Spanish Style by Gold and steel helmet with etched and nielloed decoration; the brim and edge etched; riveted on the inside; narrow vision slit; four rivets on the brow; the top made from one piece; etched and nielloed steel; the crown rounded; attached nasal; three-quarter view of helmet with visor raised. Helmet is primarily gold with some black niello work; decorative border on edge; on a grey stand against a grey background.