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Portions of a Ceremonial Armor

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a suit of armor titled "Portions of a Ceremonial Armor". The armor is made of silver metal with an etched design. The armor includes a helmet with a black visor and a neck guard. The body of the armor consists of a chest plate and waist armor with horizontal ridges. The arms are covered with chainmail from the shoulders to the elbows and with solid metal plates from the elbows to the hands. The hands are covered with metal gauntlets. A red leather belt with gold buckles encircles the waist. The armor stands on a red base against a gray background.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1575–80
Medium:
Steel, copper alloy, gold, leather, textile
Culture:
French
Dimensions:
526 × 625 px
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