Burgonet with Hinged Cheek Pieces
Unknown Artist
c. 1560–70
Medium
steel with brass rivets, roped edges terminating in decorative spiral; fragments of leather liner
Dimensions
37 × 31.2 × 19.2 cm
Classification
Arms and Armor
Department
Medieval Art
Museum
Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance
Accession Number
1916.1086
About this artwork
This helmet once had a leather liner to protect a soldier's head from the hard steel. Armorers continuously innovated their designs, keeping in mind both protection and comfort.