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Lobster-Tail Burgonet

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Silver-colored metal helmet with a pointed top and a faceplate, resembling a lobster tail. The helmet has a predominantly silver color with gold rivets and decorative elements. A horizontal strip with a decorative gold-colored crest runs along the top. The faceplate features a cut-out design, and the bottom portion appears to have a black interior lining with gold accents. The helmet is mounted on a white pole.

Artwork details

Date:
16th century
Medium:
Steel, leather, gold, brass
Culture:
German
Dimensions:
446 × 624 px
Museum record:
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