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Left Breastplates from Two Brigandines

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows two left breastplates from two brigandines. Dark brown metal plates with a curved bottom edge and angled top edge. Small brass rivets line the perimeter of each plate. The rivets are flower-shaped on the outside. Some plates have a decorative strip with a repeating pattern on the left side. The decorative strip appears to be made of brass and has a gold-colored appearance. The plates have a weathered appearance with visible signs of wear and tear. The background of the image is light gray. The plates are displayed against a plain background.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1400–1425
Medium:
Steel, brass, textile (linen, bast fiber, cotton)
Culture:
Italian
Dimensions:
425 × 625 px
Museum record:
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