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Elements of a Horse Armor

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a metal horse armor piece, specifically a crupper, titled "Elements of a Horse Armor". The armor is made of dark metal, possibly steel, with a curved shape, positioned on a white surface with a gray wall behind it. The bottom edge has long black fringe. The top edge has small metal rivets and a decorative rope-like design. The center section features eight vertical wavy cutouts on each side of a central plate. A black leather strap with holes for rivets or buckle is attached to the right side. The background consists of a white surface and a gray wall.

Artwork Details

Date
16th century
Medium
Steel, leather, textile
Culture
German
Dimensions
600 × 380 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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