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Armet

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Armet by an unknown artist: The helmet is made of metal and has a weathered appearance with visible signs of wear and tear. It has a distinctive pointed top with a raised ridge down the center. The ridge features a rope-like design on top. The helmet's surface exhibits small dark spots. A horizontal black slit serves as the eye opening. The bottom section of the helmet is shaped to fit the chin and features a rope-like design around its edge. Two small round pieces of metal are attached on either side, one on the bottom and one on the back. The background of the image is a plain gray color.

Artwork details

Date:
mid-16th century
Medium:
Steel
Culture:
French
Dimensions:
446 × 624 px
Museum record:
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