Burgonet in Oriental Fashion

Unknown

late 16th century · Steel, gold, bronze, glass · Arms and Armor

This finely etched, gilt, and jeweled burgonet recalls the sumptuously embellished helmet and cuirass acquired in Augsburg and offered in 1590 by the imperial court in Vienna as tribute to the Ottoman sultan. This helmet once was completed by large shaped cheekpieces in the Turkish fashion.

Artist

Unknown

Date

late 16th century

Medium

Steel, gold, bronze, glass

Culture

German, probably Augsburg

Department

Arms and Armor

Credit line

Gift of William H. Riggs, 1913