Left Pauldron
Culture
Northern Italian
, Milan
Date1570–1580
Mediumetched steel with traces of blackening and gilding, brass and leather
Dimensions22 × 29 × 27 cm (8 11/16 × 11 7/16 × 10 5/8 in.), 2 lb 6 oz (weight)
ClassificationsArms and Armor
Credit LineThe John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection
Object number2014.1133.3
DescriptionThe pauldrons feature medallions representing the Labors of Hercules.ProvenancePurchased by John W. Higgins from Liberty & Co. (London) on May 4, 1930. Given to the Museum on December 15, 1931. Collection transfer from Higgins Armory, Janaury 2014.
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