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Elbow Defense (Couter)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Elbow Defense (Couter) by an unknown artist is a metallic piece of armor with a predominantly white-gray color and visible black speckles or spots across its surface. The item has a larger, rounded section, resembling a half-oval shape, and a smaller, more rectangular section attached to the side. The rounded section appears smooth with some minor indentations, while the rectangular part has a more rugged edge and visible gaps or holes. The background of the image is a plain light gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1430–40
Medium
Steel
Culture
Italian
Dimensions
599 × 428 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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