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Buffe (etched with bands of trophies)

c. 1550–1600
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North Italy, 16th century

Medium
etched steel
Measurements
Overall: 25.5 x 17.5 x 13.8 cm (10 1/16 x 6 7/8 x 5 7/16 in.)
Weight: 880 g (1.94 lbs.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance 1916.1930
Public Domain
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Location
210A Armor Court
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Etching is a technique where either the design or its ground is bitten into the metal surface with acid, the rest being protected by a protective wax or varnish.

Description

Shown here together is a burgonet, buffe, and breastplate all decorated with a technique known as etching. A burgonet is a light open helmet characterized by a peak, a fall over the eyes, and hinged earpieces. The face is protected by the addition of a buffe, a sperate detachable element worn with the open helmet that extends to the throat. It connects to the breastplate which protects the abdomen and is worn with a backplate.
A silver-toned steel armor component includes a high-crested helmet joined to a breastplate. Detailed vertical bands of etched vines and leaf patterns cover the surface, with two circular medallions showing profile portraits on the chest. The helmet features a multi-plated visor with horizontal slits and a row of gold-colored rivets. Textured, rope-like borders line the neck and armholes, highlighting the intricate craftsmanship of the joined pieces.

Buffe (etched with bands of trophies)

c. 1550–1600

North Italy, 16th century

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