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Pair of Thigh Defenses (Cuisses) with Knee Defenses (Poleyns)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metal armor piece, long and cylindrical, covering the thigh and knee. Made of silver-colored metal with visible rivets and a darker band around the top. A protruding curved piece protects the knee. The piece tapers at the bottom and has a rounded end. A small gold-colored piece is visible on the left. The background is light gray. The armor piece is likely a pair, as indicated by the title.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1425–50 and later
Medium
Steel, leather
Culture
Italian
Dimensions
599 × 337 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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