Bevor of a Close Helmet modelled as a Human Head

Culture Western European

Date1500–1515

Mediumsteel with traces of paint

Dimensions14 × 14.3 × 20.3 cm (5 1/2 × 5 5/8 × 8 in.), 1 lb 7 oz (weight)

ClassificationsArms and Armor

Credit LineThe John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection

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Object number2014.1109

DescriptionSteel, with traces of black paint on exterior & red lead within. Deep facial opening having broad notch at well-rounded chin in manner associated with some armets of L 15th/E 16th c. Opening bordered by lining-rivets. Chin with deep fracture at medial area. Upper terminals are squared & pierced with later holes. Below these sides later embossed to resemble ears in high relief. At right side forward of ear is later pivot hook. Basal edge in narrow, curved flange lined with rivets. That at right terminal is slightly domed & retains fragment of gorget plate.
ProvenancePurchased by John W. Higgins on April 30, 1929 from Sumner Healey. Given to the Museum on July 1, 1954. Collection transfer from Higgins Armory, January 2014.

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