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Morion

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Morion by an unknown artist. The image shows a silver-colored helmet with an etched design. The helmet has a curved top and a long back part that extends to the neck. Two curved side parts extend from the top part to protect the face and neck. The side parts are pointed at the front and back. The helmet has a rope-like design around its edges. The surface of the helmet features intricate etchings, including swirling patterns and floral designs. The background of the image is gray. The helmet appears to be on a stand.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1575
Medium
Steel, leather
Culture
French
Dimensions
500 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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