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Morion-Cabasset

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Morion-Cabasset by an unknown artist. The image shows a steel helmet with a pointed top and a flared brim. The helmet is triangular in shape. The helmet has a blue-gray patina with gold etchings. The etchings depict a figure and floral patterns. A gold band runs across the front of the helmet. The interior of the helmet is black. The helmet is mounted on a metal pole. The background is gray.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1570
Medium:
Steel, gold, brass
Culture:
Italian
Dimensions:
500 × 625 px
Museum record:
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