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Buffe

ca. 1560
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Buffe
  • Date: ca. 1560
  • Geography: Landshut
  • Culture: German, Landshut
  • Medium: Steel, brass
  • Dimensions: H. 9 1/2 in. (24.1 cm); W. 7 15/16 in. (20.2 cm); D. 5 7/8 in. (14.9 cm); Wt. 1 lb. 10.8 oz. (758 g)
  • Classification: Armor Parts-Buffes
  • Credit Line: Gift of William H. Riggs, 1913
  • Object Number: 14.25.660
  • Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor
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