Right Shoulder Defense (Pauldron)

Western European

late 16th century

Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information

Overview

Title: Right Shoulder Defense (Pauldron)
Date: late 16th century
Culture: Western European
Medium: Steel
Dimensions: H. 9 in. (22.9 cm); W. 12 in. (30.5 cm)
Classification: Armor Parts
Credit Line: Bashford Dean Memorial Collection, Funds from various donors, 1929
Object Number: 29.158.109
Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor

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