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Lower Plate of a Bascinet

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The object is a rusted, metal piece with a rectangular shape. It appears to be made of two connected plates. The left plate has a rough, uneven surface with visible rust and corrosion, while the right plate is also rusted but smoother. The edges of both plates are rough and uneven. The background is a plain gray color. The object titled "Lower Plate of a Bascinet" by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
early 15th century
Medium
Iron
Culture
Italian
Dimensions
600 × 480 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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