Morion
c. 1575–1600
Maker Unknown
Medieval Art
Morion, c. 1575–1600. North Italy, late 16th Century. Steel with etched floral motif and medallion (on comb) with boar under oak tree; overall: 39 x 23.5 x 33 cm (15 3/8 x 9 1/4 x 13 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance 1916.1808 Amongst the swirling floral patterns on this helmet, there is scene of a boar under a tree in the center medallion of the comb that tops the helmet.
- Maker/Artist
- Maker Unknown
- Classification
- Arms and Armor
- Formatted Medium
- 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.)
- Departments
- Medieval Art
- Accession Number
- 1916.1808
- Credit Line
- Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance
- Exhibitions
- Armor Court Reinstallation
- Rights Statement
- CC0
- Museum Location
- 210A Armor Court
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