Pair of Leg Defenses

Spanish

16th century

Not on view

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Object Information

Overview

Title: Pair of Leg Defenses
Date: 16th century
Culture: Spanish
Medium: Steel, leather
Dimensions: L. 17 3/4 in. (45.1 cm)
Classification: Armor Parts-Thigh and Leg Defense
Credit Line: Bashford Dean Memorial Collection, Funds from various donors, 1929
Object Number: 29.158.262a, b
Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor

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