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Barbute (from the Venetian Garrison at Chalcis)
The collection record classifies this work as arms and armor. It is dated c. 1350–1420. Recorded culture or place: North Italy, 14th-15th century.
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- Museum title
- Barbute (from the Venetian Garrison at Chalcis)
- Date
- c. 1350–1420
- Culture / origin
- North Italy, 14th-15th century
- Materials and technique
- iron
- Dimensions
- Overall: 29 x 21 x 25 cm (11 7/16 x 8 1/4 x 9 13/16 in.); Sleeves: 43.2 cm (17 in.)
- Artist / maker
- Not specified by the museum
- Museum
- The Cleveland Museum of Art
- Accession number
- 1923.1065
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The following description is reproduced from the Cleveland Museum of Art’s original English record.
This is a rare example of a type of helmet used from about 1350 to 1480. Its conical shape deflected glancing blows to the head. Italian chronicles refer to professional men-at-arms as barbuti. The word derives from the Italian barba, or beard, a reference to the hood of mail often attached to these early helmets. The row of small holes along the face opening and neck were for the attachment of the hood and lining.
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The Cleveland Museum of Art · Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance · CC0
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