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Right Shoulder Defense (Pauldron)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metal shoulder defense with a crown and monogram. Dark gray metal with a weathered appearance. Oval shape. A crown is engraved at the top. A monogram "AR" is underneath the crown. The border is decorated with a rope design and rivets along the edge. Gold rivets. Ornate designs are on the top and right edge. White background.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1570
Medium:
Steel
Culture:
Italian
Dimensions:
600 × 600 px
Museum record:
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