Photo of collection object Morion
Morion, c. 1575–1600. 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.). Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance, 1916.1808. CC0.

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
Rights Statement
CC0
Museum Location
210A Armor Court

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