Pair of Thigh Defenses (Cuisses) with Knee Defenses (Poleyns)
Metallic gray pair of leg armor with a conical shape. Each piece consists of multiple horizontal strips stacked on top of each other. The strips are riveted together. Both pieces have a protrusion on the inner side. The left piece has a hole near the top. Both pieces are pointed at the bottom. The surface shows signs of wear and tear. The background is plain and light-colored.
Artwork details
- Date:
- 16th century
- Medium:
- Steel
- Culture:
- German
- Dimensions:
- 600 × 594 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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