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Brigandine Plate

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark brown metal plate with rounded edges and rivets along the edges. The plate consists of two connected rectangular sections, one larger than the other, forming an L-shape. The rivets are small and evenly spaced along the perimeter of both sections. The surface of the plate shows signs of rust and wear. The plate is titled "Brigandine Plate".

Artwork details

Date:
1400–1450
Medium:
Iron alloy
Culture:
Italian
Dimensions:
446 × 624 px
Museum record:
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