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Right and Left Breastplates from a Brigandine

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark brown metal plate with a rectangular shape and rounded corners; right side extends downward forming an L-shape; 18 small rivet holes around perimeter with four rivets visible; plate surface shows signs of aging and wear. Right and Left Breastplates from a Brigandine. Artist not identified.

Artwork Details

Date
1400–1450
Medium
Steel, brass
Culture
Italian
Dimensions
446 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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