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Crinet

Valentin Siebenbürger

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The item depicted is a metallic armor piece titled "Crinet" by artist Valentin Siebenbürger. The piece resembles a curved, metallic tube with a tapered end on the right and an open end on the left. It consists of multiple connected plates that overlap, each secured with rivets. The plates have a ribbed design with raised lines running across them and are fastened together with small rivets. The surface appears worn with visible scratches and scuffs. The armor piece is displayed on a metal stand that supports it from underneath, allowing it to be viewed from the side. The background of the image is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1535
Medium
Steel
Culture
German, Nuremberg
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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