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Morion

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Morion by an unknown artist. The image shows a metal helmet on a stand. The helmet is dark gray with gold accents. It is shaped like a wide-brimmed hat. The helmet is shown from the side. There are etched designs throughout the helmet. The etched designs include lines, and floral designs. There are gold rivets around the front of the helmet's brim. The helmet has a wide brim that curves upward at the back. The inside of the helmet is dark. The background is a solid gray color.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1575
Medium:
Steel, gold, brass
Culture:
Italian
Dimensions:
500 × 625 px
Museum record:
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