Portions of an Armor Garniture

Italian, Brescia

ca. 1620–30

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Title: Portions of an Armor Garniture
Date: ca. 1620–30
Geography: Brescia
Culture: Italian, Brescia
Medium: Steel, velvet, leather, gold thread
Dimensions: Wt. of helmet 4 lb. 10 oz. (2097.9 g)
Classification: Armor for Man
Credit Line: Gift of William H. Riggs, 1913
Object Number: 14.25.694a–d, g, i, j
Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor

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