Pasguard (elbow reinforce for jousting)
Cultureperhaps
German
Datelate 1400s–early 1500s
Mediumsteel
Dimensions19.1 × 16.5 cm (7 1/2 × 6 1/2 in.), 10 oz (weight)
ClassificationsArms and Armor
Credit LineThe John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection
Object number2014.923
DescriptionOf one piece of steel, embossed for the cowter, with a large hole for bolting to the cowter. Exterior has been heavily ground down.ProvenanceMetropolitan Museum of Art collection Purchased by Museum at Parke-Bernet Galleries, Inc.. (NYC) sale of October 24-26, 1956, sale no. 1701, lot no. 106. Paid $30 for lot. Collection transfer from Higgins Armory, January 2014.
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