

Portions of a Crinet (Horse's Neck Defense)
Portions of a crinet (horse's neck defense) by Artist Unknown. The object is composed of multiple curved, articulated sections. It is primarily gold and silver colored with intricate designs etched into its surface. The sections are connected by small round joints. The bottom of each section has a scalloped edge. The left side has a rope-like design along the edge. The background is gray with the object casting a shadow.
Artwork Details
- Date
- ca. 1580–90
- Medium
- Steel, leather
- Culture
- Italian, probably Brescia
- Dimensions
- 600 × 450 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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