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Left and Right Knee Defenses (Poleyns)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metal piece for knee protection with a large, rounded cover and a smaller, curved extension, both made of gray metal with a worn, textured surface featuring darker spots and patches; two small rivet holes are visible near the connection of the two parts.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1460
Medium
Steel
Culture
Western European
Dimensions
599 × 428 px
Public Domain
Yes
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