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Cerveliere (Cap Worn Under Mail)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image displays a rounded, light-brown, woven object. The object resembles a helmet or cap, made from numerous layers or rows of tightly packed, thick, tan-colored cord or rope. The cord is layered around a form in a dome shape with the bottom edges slightly uneven. The object appears to be made from natural fibers and is on display on a cylindrical stand. The background is a solid light beige color. The title of the object is "Cerveliere (Cap Worn Under Mail)" by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
15th century
Medium
Rope
Culture
possibly German
Dimensions
600 × 452 px
Public Domain
Yes
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