

The item depicted is a metallic armor piece titled "Crinet" by artist Valentin Siebenbürger. The piece resembles a curved, metallic tube with a tapered end on the right and an open end on the left. It consists of multiple connected plates that overlap, each secured with rivets. The plates have a ribbed design with raised lines running across them and are fastened together with small rivets. The surface appears worn with visible scratches and scuffs. The armor piece is displayed on a metal stand that supports it from underneath, allowing it to be viewed from the side. The background of the image is gray.
Artwork Details
- Date
- ca. 1535
- Medium
- Steel
- Culture
- German, Nuremberg
- Dimensions
- 600 × 450 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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