Lower Lame of a Knee Defense (Poleyn)

German, possibly Augsburg

ca. 1480–90

Not on view

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Title: Lower Lame of a Knee Defense (Poleyn)
Date: ca. 1480–90
Geography: possibly Augsburg
Culture: German, possibly Augsburg
Medium: Steel
Dimensions: H. 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm); W. 4 1/4 in. (10.8 cm)
Classification: Armor Parts-Knee Defenses
Credit Line: Bashford Dean Memorial Collection, Bequest of Bashford Dean, 1928
Object Number: 29.150.149
Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor

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