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Armor

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Full-body armor made of silver metal, comprising a helmet with a face guard featuring perforations for visibility and breathing; a breastplate with vertical ridges; articulated shoulder, elbow, and knee guards; and articulated gauntlets and greaves; a tan leather belt encircles the waist; displayed on a round gray stand. Armor by Hans Stoss.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1535
Medium:
Steel, leather
Culture:
German, possibly Brunswick
Dimensions:
402 × 623 px
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