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Crinet

Romain des Ursins

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Crinet by Romain des Ursins: A curved piece of armor made of metal, comprising numerous small, overlapping plates that resemble scales. The plates are arranged in a curved shape, with the left end lower than the right. The metal plates are light gray with darker spots. A section of chainmail hangs from the bottom. The right end of the armor is broken or detached, with three separate curved pieces. The background is light grey.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1480–95; bottom lame and mail fringe, restored ca. 1863–1900
Medium
Steel
Culture
Franco-Italian
Dimensions
599 × 444 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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