“Bascinet” (ca. 1325) is a public-domain (CC0) artwork, free to view, download and reuse for any purpose. It is catalogued from the open collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Bascinet

Bascinet

TitleBascinet
Dateca. 1325 14th century
MediumSteel, leather
ClassificationHelmets
OriginGerman German
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit lineBashford Dean Memorial Collection, Funds from various donors, 1929
RightsPublic domain (CC0)

About this artwork

“Bascinet” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated ca. 1325. It is executed in steel, leather and classified as helmets. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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Updated 2026-09-06