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ARMET

Armet. Culture: Italian. Dimensions: H. 10 in. (25.4 cm); W. 8 in. (20.3 cm); D. 10 15/16 in. (27.8 cm); Wt. 9 lb. 7 oz. (4288 g). Date: ca. 1430-40. In Italy from 1410 to 1510, the armet was the standard helmet for cavalry. This rare early example has flanges to protect the hinges of the cheekpieces and a staple at the front where a visor was secured.
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Title:
ARMET
Caption:
Armet. Culture: Italian. Dimensions: H. 10 in. (25.4 cm); W. 8 in. (20.3 cm); D. 10 15/16 in. (27.8 cm); Wt. 9 lb. 7 oz. (4288 g). Date: ca. 1430-40. In Italy from 1410 to 1510, the armet was the standard helmet for cavalry. This rare early example has flanges to protect the hinges of the cheekpieces and a staple at the front where a visor was secured.
Technique/material:
Steel, copper alloy
Museum:
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA
Credit:
Album / Metropolitan Museum of Art, NY
Releases:
Model: No - Property: No
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Image size:
3151 x 4200 px | 37.9 MB
Print size:
26.7 x 35.6 cm | 10.5 x 14.0 in (300 dpi)
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