Mortuary Helmet
Culture
English
Date1600s
Mediumiron
Dimensions31.8 × 27.9 × 20.3 cm (12 1/2 × 11 × 8 in.), 4 lb 8 oz (weight)
ClassificationsArms and Armor
Credit LineThe John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection
Object number2014.1128
DescriptionGenuine burgonet bowl fitted with lower-bevor of a close-helmet and rear plate of a 16c gorget; visor and upper bevor added for the funerary assemblage.ProvenancePurchased by John W. Higgins on March 12, 1927 from Anderson Galleries (NY), their # 128. Given to the Museum on January 8, 1947. Collection transfer from Higgins Armory, January 2014.
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Desiderius Helmschmid
about 1552
