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Greave (Lower Leg Defense)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metal leg armor, covering the lower leg, made of a single piece of metal shaped like a tube with a slight curve to fit the leg, wider at the top and tapering towards the bottom, with a rounded edge at the bottom and small holes and rivets visible on the surface, exhibiting a weathered appearance with scratches and marks.

Artwork details

Date:: 16th century
Medium:: Steel
Culture:: German
Dimensions:: 359 × 624 px
Museum record:: View original

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