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Right Tasset
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Right Tasset

Culture
Date1500s–1800s
Mediumsteel with modern leather
Dimensions25 × 22 cm (9 13/16 × 8 11/16 in.), 1 lb 4 oz (weight)
ClassificationsArms and Armor
Credit LineThe John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection
Object number2014.1134.7
DescriptionThese are essentially modern creations partially using old components. There is a curious slot-mark at the top of the bottom L lame, and there are disused holes and slots on many of the lames. The decorative finishing is very poor.
ProvenanceCollection of Sir Henry Farnham Burke. Purchased by John W. Higgins on May 5, 1931 from Christie's (London, England), #59 in Sir Henry Farnham Burke Collection. Given to the Museum on December 15, 1931. Collection transfer from Higgins Armory, January 2014.
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European
1500s–1800s
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Northern Italian
portions 1500s, assembled and decorated in 1800s
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Northern Italian
1560–1570
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Italian
late 16th–early 17th century, with decoration from 19th century
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German
19th century
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Franz Großschedel
1560–1570
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Northern Italian
1560–1570
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Italian
late 16th century, with decoration from 19th century
Conservation Status: After Treatment
European
1800s, using some old components
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Northern Italian
1560–1570
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Étienne Delaune
1580s, modified early 1600s