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Morion

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a Morion helmet by an unknown artist. The helmet is made of metal and appears to be silver in color with a darker brown interior. The exterior is decorated with intricate etchings and designs. The helmet has a rounded top that comes to a point at the back and a curved brim that covers the face. The interior of the helmet is visible, showing a dark brown color with rust spots and a small piece of paper or tape on the inside near the bottom. The helmet sits on a white stand. The background of the image is a gradient gray color.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1575
Medium:
Steel, brass
Culture:
Italian, Pisan
Dimensions:
446 × 624 px
Museum record:
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