Half armor
Steel with etched bands of stylized trophies alternating with polished bands and cartouches framing classical and biblical figures. The figure of Judith with the head of Holofernes is at center of the breast plate. Leather straps hold tassets of one plate, embossed and etched to simulate separate articulated horizontal lames. Includes a cabasset helmet with brass rivets in stylized flower shape around brim.
- Date
- c. 1570–1580
- In our collection
- since October the 27th, 2013 up to now
- Dimensions
- 11 1/4 x 13 x 9
- Location
- G340
- Medium
- Steel, leather, cloth
- Price
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- Composition
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iron 30% zinc 32% cadmium 12% atium 12% oxygen 8% copper 6%