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Gorget

ca. 1600
Not on view
The medallion on the front encloses a figure of Mars, god of war; on the back is the figure of Minerva, goddess of wisdom.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Gorget
  • Date: ca. 1600
  • Culture: French
  • Medium: Steel, gold
  • Dimensions: H. 7 1/2 in. (19.1 cm); W. 11 in. (27.9 cm); D. 10 1/2 in. (26.7 cm); Wt. 2 lb. 6.8 oz. (1100 g)
  • Classification: Armor Parts-Colletins
  • Credit Line: Gift of William H. Riggs, 1913
  • Object Number: 14.25.884a, b
  • Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor

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