Breastplate of Miniature Cuirass
Culture
Southern German
, (Augsburg)
Dateabout 1585–1590
Mediumsteel, traces of gilding, brass, modern cord
Dimensions33 × 23 × 22 cm (13 × 9 1/16 × 8 11/16 in.), 3 lb, 4 oz (weight)
ClassificationsArms and Armor
Credit LineThe John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection
Object number2014.39.1
DescriptionDimensions are for the entire cuirass.Label TextThis miniature cuirass might have been made as an armorer's sample piece to demonstrate mastery of the craft. But it could also have been made for a small child. For ceremonial occasions, a nobleman's son might wear armor to imitate his high-ranking father.ProvenanceCollection transfer from Higgins Armory, January 2014.
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