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Burgonet bowl
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Burgonet bowl

Dateearly 1600s
Mediumiron and brass
Dimensions25.4 × 18.4 cm (10 × 7 1/4 in.), 7 lb 6 oz (weight)
ClassificationsArms and Armor
Credit LineThe John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection
Object number2014.1052
DescriptionOf proof, possibly for siege use. 2-piece faceted skull with integral peak, lacking cheekpieces.
ProvenancePurchased by John W. Higgins on May 28, 1931 from Louis R. Bachereau (Paris, France). Given to the Museum on July 1, 1954. Collection transfer from Higgins Armory, January 2014.
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Not on view
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Flemish
1625–1630
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German
probably late 1800s, in the style of 1550–1575
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German
1550–1600
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Southern German
about 1580
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Italian
late 1500s–early 1600s, with decoration from 1800s
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Southern German
about 1540
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French
1610–1620
Burgonet
Northern German
early 1600s
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Austrian
1550–1600, with 19th century restorations
Conservation Status: After Treatment
Hans Hörburger the Elder
about 1565