Pair of Couters (Elbow Defenses)
Two silver elbow defenses, also known as couters, with a weathered appearance, are shown side by side on a white surface. The couters have an irregular shape, with a curved top and pointed bottom. They feature a design of raised lines and decorative edges. Each piece has two oval-shaped holes on the front. A ruler is placed in the bottom left corner for scale. The background is a plain gray wall.
Artwork details
- Date:
- 16th century
- Medium:
- Steel
- Culture:
- German
- Dimensions:
- 599 × 386 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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