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Elbow Defense (Couter)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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
Museum record:
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