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Backplate from a Brigandine

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark brown metal plate with a wide top and narrow middle, flaring out at the bottom. The plate has a rough texture and is adorned with rows of small, round rivets. The top edge is riveted. The plate is shaped like an hourglass. The background is white. Backplate from a Brigandine.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1400–1450
Medium
Steel, copper alloy
Culture
Italian
Dimensions
517 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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