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Pair of Tassets of Emperor Charles V of Austria (1500–1558)

Armorer Kolman Helmschmid German
Armorer or Desiderius Helmschmid German
ca. 1530–40
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 374
These tassets originally were part of a very elaborate armor. Their decoration features the pillars of Hercules, supported by griffins, and the firesteel of Burgundy, which were badges of Charles V.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Pair of Tassets of Emperor Charles V of Austria (1500–1558)
  • Armorer: Kolman Helmschmid (German, Augsburg 1471–1532)
  • Armorer: or Desiderius Helmschmid (German, Augsburg, 1513–1579)
  • Date: ca. 1530–40
  • Geography: Augsburg
  • Culture: German, Augsburg
  • Medium: Steel, gold
  • Dimensions: L. of each 8 3/4 in. (22.2 cm); W. of each 9 3/8 in. (23.8 cm); Wt. of right tasset 1 lb. 1 oz. (482 g); Wt. of left tasset 1 lb. 2 oz. (510 g)
  • Classification: Armor Parts
  • Credit Line: Bashford Dean Memorial Collection, Bequest of Bashford Dean, 1928
  • Object Number: 29.150.1d, e
  • Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor

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