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Elbow Defense (Couter)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metal elbow defense armor, shaped like a crescent or half-circle, with a curved outer surface and a flat inner surface. The outer surface exhibits a rough texture with visible scratches. Two rivets are on the bottom and one on the top; these attach a black metal interior lining. The piece has a gap at the top and bottom. The background is a plain light gray color. Elbow Defense (Couter).

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1430–40
Medium:
Steel
Culture:
Italian
Dimensions:
599 × 428 px
Museum record:
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