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Armor

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Full-body armor, titled "Armor", by artist unknown. The armor is made of silver-colored metal. The armor covers the entire body, including a helmet with a face guard. It consists of a chest plate, shoulder guards, elbow guards, wrist guards, gloves, a belt, hip and groin protection, thigh guards, knee guards, and shin guards. The armor is composed of interlocking plates and has a ribbed design. The armor stands on a round gray base. The background is gray and white gradient.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1535
Medium:
Steel, leather
Culture:
German, possibly Brunswick
Dimensions:
402 × 623 px
Museum record:
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