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Visor for a Bascinet

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Visor for a Bascinet by German master craftsman Hans Stopler features a silver-colored metal piece with a weathered, pitted surface. The object has a diamond shape with curved sides and a top that comes to a point. A horizontal slit spans the middle. The bottom also comes to a point. The background is a solid light gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1400
Medium
Steel
Culture
Italian
Dimensions
599 × 428 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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