Codpiece

Cultureperhaps Central European

Date1500–1550

Mediumsteel

Dimensions11 × 8.5 × 6.5 cm (4 5/16 × 3 3/8 × 2 9/16 in.), 4 oz (weight)

ClassificationsArms and Armor

Credit LineThe John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection

Terms

Object number2014.794

DescriptionSteel. Simple, plain, rather squat, upwardly angled projection, with low medial ridge down front to base. Terminal set off by similar low ridge. Very thin, flat flange, most of which is corroded away, as is portion of proper top left. Two or 3 holes on surface.
ProvenancePurchased by John W. Higgins on May 28, 1931 from Louis R. Bachereau (Paris, France). Given to the Museum on December 26, 1946. Collection transfer from Higgins Armory, January 2014.

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