

Elbow Defense (Couter)
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
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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