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Gorget of Armor for Field and Tilt, of Count Franz von Teuffenbach (1516-78)
Gorget of Armor for Field and Tilt, of Count Franz von Teuffenbach (1516-78)
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Gorget of Armor for Field and Tilt, of Count Franz von Teuffenbach (1516-78)

Artist (Austrian, active 1554–1565)
Date1554
Mediumsteel, brass, lampblack, with modern leather
Dimensions17.5 × 31 × 24.5 cm (6 7/8 × 12 3/16 × 9 5/8 in.), 2 lb, 4 oz (weight)
ClassificationsArms and Armor
Credit LineThe John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection
Object number2014.80.2
DescriptionConsists of mainplate with 3 necklames, front ant back.
ProvenancePurchased by Museum on September 25, 1941 from Jacques Seligmann & Co., Inc. (NYC). From Mackay Estate, their A-18. Collection transfer from Higgins Armory, January 2014.
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On view
Current Location
  • Exhibition Location  Gallery 206