

Backplate and Hoguine (Rump Defense) from a Costume Armor
Metal armor with gold accents, comprising a backplate and a rump defense, also known as a cuisse or a potence. The armor is segmented into multiple plates. It covers the upper and lower back, buttocks, and upper arms. The plates on the back are etched with a design featuring a large scorpion surrounded by curvy lines. The plates on the upper arms are segmented into three parts, specifically the upper arm, forearm, and bicep. The armor pieces are silver with gold etchings. The background is black.
Artwork Details
- Date
- ca. 1525
- Medium
- Steel, gold
- Culture
- German, Augsburg
- Dimensions
- 599 × 448 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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