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Pair of Elbow Defenses (Couters)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Pair of Elbow Defenses (Couters) by Artist. Two connected metal pieces, likely silver or white metal, with a predominantly white base color and scattered black spots. The top piece is flared and curved to fit around an elbow, with an opening at the top. A ridge encircles the middle of the connected pieces. The bottom piece is also curved to fit around the elbow. The metal appears weathered with visible pitting and darker speckles throughout. Background is light gray.

Artwork details

Date:
late 15th century
Medium:
Steel
Culture:
Spanish
Dimensions:
599 × 428 px
Museum record:
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