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Burgonet

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The silver-colored metal helmet has a distinctive design. The helmet's main body is rounded and smooth on the inside with a rough exterior. A thin copper wire runs along the bottom edge. The bottom of the helmet curves slightly outward, and the top features a central ridge with raised pointed sections on either side. The helmet's surface shows signs of wear and tear, with visible scratches and dark spots. A vertical metal pole supports the helmet from underneath. The background is a plain solid gray color. The name associated with this item is "Burgonet".

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1550
Medium:
Steel, leather
Culture:
German
Dimensions:
500 × 625 px
Museum record:
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