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Armor from a Small Garniture for Field and Tournament

Kunz Lochner

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Full-body armor set made of metal, polished to a dark shine. The armor comprises a helmet with a pointed top and a face covering that reveals only the eyes. The torso section has a central ridge and is adorned with etched designs down the middle. The armor includes shoulder pieces that extend to the upper arms, elbow pads, gauntlets covering the hands, a groin guard, and articulated pieces on the thighs and lower legs. The armor is standing upright on a flat surface against a plain white background.

Artwork Details

Date
dated 1548, with later restorations
Medium
Steel, leather, copper alloy, textile
Culture
German, Nuremberg
Dimensions
417 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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