Ceremonial Half-Armor with "Repoussé" Decoration

Description

Half-armor with detailed decoration throughout.


Object Information

Date Created:

about 1580-1610

Local ID:

2014.70

Collection:

Arms & Armor

Place of Creation/Discovery:

France

Credit Line:

The John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection

Count:

8

Dimensions:

mounted: 67.3 cm (26 1/2 in.), 19 lb, 10 oz (weight)

Creator(s):

decorative motives attributed to Étienne Delaune (German, about 1519-1583);

Materials:

steel with traces of gilding, leather

Cultural Attribution:

French; German

Classification:

Armor

Rights:

No known rights restrictions