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Morion
The collection record classifies this work as arms and armor. It is dated c. 1575–1600. Recorded culture or place: North Italy, late 16th Century.
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- Museum title
- Morion
- Date
- c. 1575–1600
- Culture / origin
- North Italy, late 16th Century
- Materials and technique
- steel with etched floral motif and medallion (on comb) with boar under oak tree
- Dimensions
- Overall: 39 x 23.5 x 33 cm (15 3/8 x 9 1/4 x 13 in.)
- Artist / maker
- Not specified by the museum
- Museum
- The Cleveland Museum of Art
- Accession number
- 1916.1808
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The following description is reproduced from the Cleveland Museum of Art’s original English record.
The morion, an open helmet characterized by a tall comb and curved brim peaking before and after, was popularly associated with the Spanish conquistadors in the New World. In fact, morions were worn by infantry and light horsemen throughout Europe. They were also commonly worn by palace guards and thus often were decorated. This example has been beautifully etched over its entire surface. Armor this exquisitely decorated would not have been worn in battle, but used by palace guards for ceremonies and display.
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The Cleveland Museum of Art · Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance · CC0
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