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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
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