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Morion-Cabasset

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Morion-Cabasset by an unknown artist. Silver-colored helmet with a pointed top and a wide brim that curves upwards at the back. The helmet features an etched design consisting of intersecting lines forming diamond shapes, with additional etched patterns within these shapes, including leaves and flowers. The brim has a rope-like border and is adorned with six rivets. The interior of the helmet is dark and lined with a material that appears to be leather or fabric. The background of the image is gray.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1575
Medium:
Steel, brass, leather
Culture:
Italian
Dimensions:
500 × 625 px
Museum record:
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