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Visor for a Bascinet

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Visor for a Bascinet by Master of Theophilus, an artist known from the 12th century book "Theophilus Presbyter et diversarum artium schedula". Metal visor in a triangular shape with the point facing down. Two horizontal eye slits cut across the top. Two small projections on either side near the top. A vertical seam down the middle. Pitted and scratched metal surface with dark patches throughout. Light gray background.

Artwork Details

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