Right Leg Guard

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Right Leg Guard by unknown artist. Two long, dark gray or black rectangular pieces of metal, one on top of the other. The top piece is slightly smaller and narrower than the bottom piece. Both pieces have a rough, weathered surface with visible signs of wear and tear. The edges of both pieces are adorned with small, round metal loops that are connected to form a chain-like pattern. The loops are densely packed along the edges, with some of them overlapping or touching each other. A small tag or wire is attached to the right edge of the bottom piece. The background is plain white.