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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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