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Gorget

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gorget by Hans Stopler: A black and white photo of a piece of metal armor. The piece is shaped like a half-circle with a cylindrical protrusion at the top. The armor consists of multiple plates riveted together. The plates are gray and have a weathered appearance. There are several rivets visible on the surface. The inner side of the neck section appears to be covered in black fabric or leather. The background is plain white with a subtle shadow cast by the armor.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1550
Medium:
Steel, gold
Culture:
German
Dimensions:
600 × 432 px
Museum record:
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