Armor
This is a fine late example of a fluted armor, made shortly before the style went out of fashion. It is distinguished for its unusually large proportions and impressive height. The bands of scales and the distinctive roping of the lower edge of the associated helmet (acc. no. 38.128.1) and the top edge of the breastplate are features frequently found on armors from northern Germany (possibly Brunswick), a region generally not known for producing fluted armors. The leg defenses are of the same period but originally did not belong with the rest of the armor.
Artwork Details
- Title: Armor
- Date: ca. 1535
- Geography: possibly Brunswick
- Culture: German, possibly Brunswick
- Medium: Steel, leather
- Dimensions: as mounted, H. 77 in. (195.6 cm); Wt. approx. 61 lb. 6 oz. (27.85 kg)
- Classification: Armor for Man
- Credit Line: Gift of George D. Pratt, 1926
- Object Number: 26.92.1a–n
- Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor
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