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Brigandine Plate

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Brigandine Plate by The Metropolitan Museum of Art. A rusty brown metal plate with a curved top and tapered bottom, resembling a human torso; has multiple rows of small holes and metal rivets on the surface.

Artwork Details

Date
1400–1450
Medium
Iron alloy
Culture
Italian
Dimensions
446 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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