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Elbow Defense (Couter)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metal elbow defense armor with a weathered appearance. The elbow defense is made of metal and has a gray color. It appears to be a single piece with a conical protrusion on the left side. The metal is etched by dark speckles throughout. There are two rivets on the left side. The elbow defense covers the exterior of an elbow. A line traverses horizontally across the middle. The background is light gray. The defense is titled Elbow Defense (Couter) by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

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