Brigandine Plate

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Brigandine Plate by Artist Unknown. The object is a dark brown, rusted metal plate with a distinctive shape. The plate has a narrow middle section that widens at the top and bottom. The top edge is slightly curved with a small notch in the center. The bottom edge is also curved. There are rows of rivets along the edges and down the sides. The rivets are small and circular with a raised edge. The surface of the plate shows signs of rust and wear, with darker spots and patches. The background is light gray.