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Upper Part of a Crupper

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a dark grey, curved piece of armor with a wavy pattern. The piece is shaped like the upper part of a saddle, with a curved top and a cutout at the back right. It has a rough texture and appears to be made of metal. The wavy pattern consists of thick, dark lines that resemble rivets or grooves. The background is light grey. The title of the image is "Upper Part of a Crupper" by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
late 16th or early 17th century
Medium:
Steel, gold
Culture:
Italian, probably Brescia
Dimensions:
599 × 431 px
Museum record:
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