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Brigandine Plate

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark gray metal plate with a curved shape, resembling a horseshoe; plate has a straight edge on the bottom and a jagged edge on top left; small gold rivets and gold starburst-shaped rivets along edges; surface shows signs of wear and aging with visible scratches and discoloration; Brigandine Plate.

Artwork Details

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