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Burgonet

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metal helmet with ridged top and visor, featuring horizontal lines and rope-like edge details. Two eye openings and a nose guard are present. A short, curved piece extends from the right side. The helmet has a neck guard with multiple rows of vertical lines and rivets. It is displayed on a short, thin stand and has a predominantly silver color. The background is a plain gray color. The title is "Burgonet", by an unspecified artist.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1540
Medium:
Steel, leather
Culture:
German
Dimensions:
446 × 624 px
Museum record:
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