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Left Half of a Breastplate

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Left Half of a Breastplate by an unknown artist. Dark brown metal breastplate, left half, curved to fit body, with rounded top edge and scalloped bottom edge. Metal rivets line edges. Surface scratched and worn with areas of rust. Top edge shows signs of leather or fabric remains. Small holes around perimeter.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1400–1450
Medium:
Steel, copper alloy, textile (linen)
Culture:
Italian
Dimensions:
446 × 624 px
Museum record:
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