Pommel Plate for a Saddle
Culture
Southern German
, Augsburg
Date1550–1560
Mediumsteel with gilding
Dimensions23.5 × 21 cm (9 1/4 × 8 1/4 in.), 12 oz (weight)
ClassificationsArms and Armor
Credit LineThe John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection
Object number2014.10.4
Label TextA knight's war saddle was often armored with a "pommel plate" in front and a "cantle plate" in back, decorated to match the rider's armor. The plates protected the knight's groin, hips, and thighs. The pommel plate might also be fitted with hooks for hanging extra weapons such as a mace or war hammer.ProvenancePurchased by John W. Higgins from Edmund C. Converse Estate Collection, sale at American Art Association, New York, sale lot no. 294. Given to the Armory on March 21, 1928.
Collection transfer from Higgins Armory, January 2014.On View
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