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

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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