Electrotype Reproduction of a 16th Century Italian Helmet
Unknown Artist
19th century
Medium
Copper, silver
Dimensions
H. 13 1/2 in. (34.3 cm); W. 8 in. (20.3 cm); D. 14 5/16 in. (36.4 cm); Wt. 4 lb. 5.6 oz. (1973.1 g)
Classification
Metalwork-Electrotype
Culture
British, Birmingham
Department
Arms and Armor
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of Henry G. Marquand, 1883
Accession Number
83.18.170
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About this artwork
This Electrotype Reproduction of a 16th Century Italian Helmet dating to 19th century exemplifies the artistic traditions of British, Birmingham. Created in copper, silver, the work demonstrates technical mastery of materials and processes characteristic of British, Birmingham artisans. As part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Arms and Armor, this piece contributes to our understanding of historical artistic production. The work's H. 13 1/2 in. (34.3 cm); W. 8 in. (20.3 cm); D. 14 5/16 in. (...