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Pair of Thigh Defenses (Cuisses)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Pair of Thigh Defenses (Cuisses) are two metal pieces, likely made of steel, with a silver-gray color. The piece on top is shaped like a teardrop with the pointed end facing up and to the right. It has a decorative edge with small bumps around it. The piece underneath is cylindrical and has a slight taper from top to bottom. A seam runs down the center of this piece. The surface of both pieces appears weathered, with visible pitting and wear marks. The background is a plain light gray color.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1450
Medium:
Steel
Culture:
Italian
Dimensions:
351 × 624 px
Museum record:
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