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Brigandine Plate

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Brigandine Plate by. Dark brown rusted metal plate, roughly rectangular with a right angle protrusion on right side. The plate is not a perfect rectangle, with some uneven edges. There are 13 rivets on the plate, with some showing signs of rust and corrosion. The rivets have a flower-like head. The plate has a dark brown patina with areas of lighter brown and grey showing through. The background is plain white.

Artwork details

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