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Burgonet

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metal helmet with a curved, pointed visor and a curved crest on top. The helmet has a nose guard and a decorative edge around the visor and crest. A decorative strip runs along the middle of the helmet. The helmet appears to be made of bronze or copper, with a greenish patina. Two curved projections extend from either side under the visor. The background of the image is gray. Title: Burgonet. Artist: Unknown.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Brass
Culture:
Philippine
Dimensions:
599 × 428 px
Museum record:
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