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Elements of an Armor Garniture

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a metal armor garniture comprising multiple pieces. The pieces are laid out on a flat surface, with two long, cylindrical leg coverings standing upright at the back left. Two helmet-like pieces are positioned behind and to the right; one features a scalloped edge with gold accents. The remaining pieces are arranged in front: a circular piece with a central hole on the left, two curved elbow pieces in the middle, and a face mask on the right. All pieces exhibit a silver color with etched designs and are adorned with gold accents. The background is a plain off-white wall, and the overall appearance suggests a product photograph. The pieces appear to be from the "Elements of an Armor Garniture" by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
1560
Medium
Steel, brass, leather
Culture
German, Augsburg
Dimensions
600 × 400 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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