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Helmet Reinforce from Armor Garniture of Maximilian II (1527–1576)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Silver-colored helmet reinforcement with gold and black designs. The reinforcement is bowl-shaped and features a decorative pattern around the edge and a central design. A small, triangular piece, also with gold and black designs, sits in front of the bowl. The background is gray.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1550
Medium:
Steel, etched and gilt
Culture:
German, Augsburg
Dimensions:
600 × 480 px
Museum record:
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