Barbute

ca. 1475

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 373

Stamped with the armorer's marks BC beneath a crown and BC beneath a split cross, this barbute is attributed to Bernardino da Carnago, who was active in Milan and Naples. It is also stamped on the right cheek with the lion of Saint Mark, which signified ownership by the Republic of Venice.

Artwork Details

Title: Barbute
Armorer: Bernardino da Carnago (Italian, active in Milan and Naples, ca. 1475)
Date: ca. 1475
Geography: Milan
Culture: Italian, Milan
Medium: Steel
Dimensions: H. 12 1/8 in. (30.8 cm); W. 8 1/8 in. (20.6 cm); D. 10 3/4 in. (27.3 cm); Wt. 6 lb. 8 oz. (2948 g)
Classification: Helmets
Credit Line: Gift of Stephen V. Grancsay, 1942
Object Number: 42.50.14
Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor

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