Cheek Piece of a Siege Helmet
Culture
European
Date1600s
Mediumiron and fabric with horsehair stuffing
Dimensions14 × 10.2 cm (5 1/2 × 4 in.), 7 oz (weight)
ClassificationsArms and Armor
Credit LineThe John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection
Object number2014.944.2
DescriptionRetains original padding of twill stuffed with horsehair. Not a pair. Padding and overall weight is lighter than 2014.944.2.ProvenanceCollection transfer from Higgins Armory, January 2014.
On View
Not on view
workshops of Wolf and Peter von Speyer
about 1590–1600
