Sallet

Armorer Attributed to Pietro Giacomo da Castello Italian

ca. 1510–20

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 373

This type of sallet, with an open face and a long swept tail, was widely used by infantrymen in Italy. This example is stamped with armorer's marks attributed to Pietro Giacomo da Castello (documented 1485–1525), who worked for the dukes of Mantua.

Artwork Details

Title: Sallet
Armorer: Attributed to Pietro Giacomo da Castello (Italian, documented 1485–1525)
Date: ca. 1510–20
Culture: Italian
Medium: Steel
Dimensions: H. without crest, 11 1/2 in. (29.2 cm); W. 7 5/8 in. (19.4 cm); D. 10 1/2 in. (26.7 cm); Wt. 4 lb. 3 oz. (1899 g)
Classification: Helmets
Credit Line: Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1911
Object Number: 11.89.5
Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor

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