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Morion

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Morion by an unknown artist. The image shows a silver and black helmet with a wide brim and a curved top. The helmet is decorated with an etched design featuring swirling patterns and lines. It has a black interior and two black straps with gold tips that extend from the sides of the helmet. The helmet is positioned on a stand, angled to the right, with the front of the helmet facing the left side. The background is a plain gray color.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1570
Medium:
Steel, leather, brass
Culture:
German
Dimensions:
500 × 625 px
Museum record:
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