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Armor for Man and Horse

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image is a gray metal piece of armor titled "Armor for Man and Horse" by an unknown artist. The armor has a long, narrow section in the center that extends downward. A rounded section sits atop the narrow portion, featuring an etched design. Two rounded protrusions extend to the sides, each containing a circular hole. Two additional etched designs are present on the protrusions. Two chains hang on either side, attaching to the back of the piece. The background is white.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1450–1550
Medium:
Steel, iron, leather
Culture:
Turkish
Dimensions:
520 × 625 px
Museum record:
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