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Defense for the Left Thigh (Cuisse)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Defense for the Left Thigh (Cuisse) by Unknown Artist. Metal armor piece, likely steel, with a weathered and aged appearance. The piece is shaped like a truncated cone, tapering downward. Top edge is curved and features rivets along its perimeter. Two metal bands encircle the piece, one near the top and another near the bottom. The bottom edge is pointed and extends slightly further on the right side than on the left. The surface displays a gray color with darker spots and discoloration throughout. The background is plain white.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1425
Medium
Steel
Culture
Italian
Dimensions
351 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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