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Left Breastplate from a Brigandine

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Left Breastplate from a Brigandine by unknown artist is dark brown, rectangular plate with rounded edges and a curved cutout on the right side. The plate features 18 visible rivets with four-lobed washers around its perimeter. The plate's surface exhibits a darker patina around the edges and lighter areas towards the center. The background is light gray.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1450
Medium
Steel, brass or copper alloy
Culture
Italian
Dimensions
446 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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