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Right Shoulder and Arm Defense

Wolfgang Grosschedel

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Silver-colored shoulder and arm defense with etched floral designs and gold rivets. The piece is shaped to cover the right shoulder and upper arm, with a curved top and sloping sides. It consists of multiple horizontal plates. The etched design features a central flower surrounded by vines and leaves, bordered by a rope-like pattern and gold rivets. The background of the image is gray. Right Shoulder and Arm Defense by Wolfgang Grosschedel.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1555–60
Medium
Steel, leather, copper alloy
Culture
German, Landshut
Dimensions
600 × 438 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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