Burgonet

Unknown

ca. 1630 · Steel, gold, copper alloy · Arms and Armor

This is a rare, late example of French embossed armor. The gilt fleur-de-lis rivet heads along the edges, the fleur-de-lis plate at the apex of the bowl, and the laurel branches around the collar suggest it was made for Louis XIII of France (reigned 1610–43).

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 1630

Medium

Steel, gold, copper alloy

Culture

French

Department

Arms and Armor

Credit line

Gift of William H. Riggs, 1913