Cowter (elbow guard) "in the German style"
Culture
German
Date1520–1525
Mediumsteel
Dimensions24.8 × 25.4 × 15.2 cm (9 3/4 × 10 × 6 in.), 1 lb, 6 oz (weight)
ClassificationsArms and Armor
Credit LineThe John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection
Object number2014.83
DescriptionIn the "German" manner. Of closed "bracelet" form. 1 piece of steel, riveted on interior. Hollow flange around the perimeter on the outer side, with a recessed band within. Fluted lobe for the elbow. 1 rivet for attaching leather on inside and 1 on outside.ProvenanceWilliam Randolph Hearst collection (#402-132). Purchased by Museum on December 4, 1942 from Gimbel Brothers (NYC). Collection transfer from Higgins Armory, January 2014.
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