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Elbow Defense (Couter)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The elbow defense, also known as a couter, is a silver-gray, metal piece of armor. The item is positioned with the curved side facing left. The surface exhibits a weathered appearance with visible signs of wear, including discoloration and pitting. There are two small holes on the front and several rivets securing the sections together. A hinge is present on the inside of the left side.

Artwork details

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