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Brigandine Plate

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Brigandine Plate by Artist Unknown. The object is a curved, dark brown, rusted metal plate. The plate is shaped like a boot or a foot with a rounded toe end. It has a rough, uneven edge along the top with small holes spaced around the perimeter. The surface of the plate shows signs of wear and tear, with visible rust spots and discoloration. The background of the image is plain gray.

Artwork details

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