

Elbow Defense (Couter)
The elbow defense, or couter, has a curved shape with a pointed tip. It appears to be made of metal, likely steel, with a predominantly gray color and a rough texture. The surface features darker gray and black spots. A portion on the left side is broken off. Three holes are visible on the front section. The background is light gray. The item seems to come from armor. Artist: Elbow Defense (Couter).
Artwork Details
- Date
- ca. 1430–40
- Medium
- Steel
- Culture
- Italian
- Dimensions
- 446 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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