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Helmet and Shield in the Classical Style

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black helmet with gold trim and a gold horse on top; black shield with gold trim and a gold lion head. The helmet is positioned above the shield. The helmet is black with a gold design on the front and a gold horse on top. The shield is black with a gold border and a gold lion head in the center. The background is dark blue. The overall style is classical. The artist is unknown. The title of the piece is "Helmet and Shield in the Classical Style".

Artwork details

Date:
probably ca. 1760–70
Medium:
Bronze, silver, gold, silk, metallic yarn
Culture:
French, Paris
Dimensions:
470 × 624 px
Museum record:
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