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Breastplate with Tassets

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Silver-colored metal armor, titled "Breastplate with Tassets", made by an unknown artist. The armor consists of a breastplate and tassets, which are attached to a black mannequin. The breastplate covers the torso, with a curved top edge and straight bottom edge. Two rounded shoulder openings are on either side. The tassets are segmented, covering the upper thighs, each with a row of rivets along the top and bottom edges. The mannequin has no head or arms. It stands on a circular beige base. The background is gray, darker at the top and lighter at the bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1530
Medium
Steel, copper alloy, leather
Culture
German, Augsburg
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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