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Brigandine Plate

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Brigandine Plate by unknown artist. Dark gray metal plate with a rough texture and visible signs of wear. The plate is shaped like a curved bracket or a partial rectangle with one side missing. It has a straight edge on the right and a curved edge on the left. The plate features two rows of small, circular brass rivets along its edges, with additional rivets scattered across the surface. Some rivets have a decorative starburst pattern. The plate is positioned against a plain white background.

Artwork details

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