

Elbow Defense (Couter)
The elbow defense, also known as a couter, is a piece of armor made of metal. The metal is silver-colored with darker spots. It consists of three main parts: a top piece, a middle piece covering the elbow, and a bottom piece. The top piece is a short cylinder with a small protrusion on the back and a metal strap with a hole at the top. The middle piece covers the elbow and is shaped like a kidney, with a protruding section on the outside. The bottom piece is a longer cylinder with a strap and rivet at the bottom. The middle piece is attached to the top and bottom pieces with rivets. The background is light gray.
Artwork Details
- Date
- ca. 1430–60, with later restorations
- Medium
- Steel, leather
- Culture
- Italian
- Dimensions
- 390 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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