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Right Half of Brigandine Breastplate

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Right Half of Brigandine Breastplate by artist. Dark gray metal plate with a curved top edge and a flat bottom edge, the plate is shaped to fit the right side of a torso. The plate has a row of small holes along the bottom edge and a row of small rivets along the edges. The plate is made of dark gray metal, with a slightly textured surface and visible signs of wear. The background is plain and light grey.

Artwork Details

Date
1400–1450
Medium
Iron alloy
Culture
Italian
Dimensions
446 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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