Left Cuisse
Culture
Austrian
, or
Culture
Southern German
Dateabout 1600 with modern restorations
Mediumiron, brass, traces of original leathers, and modern paint
Dimensions52 × 23.5 cm (20 1/2 × 9 1/4 in.), 3 lb 6 oz (weight)
ClassificationsArms and Armor
MarkingsNo red painted no.
Credit LineThe John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection
Object number2014.1172.9
DescriptionThe left tasset is largely modern, made to match the right. Only the poleyn of four plates is contemporary. The two defenses are very similar, the primary difference being in the more heart-shape of the left poleyn's side-wing.ProvenanceArchduke Eugen's Armory, Festung Hohenwerfen, Salzburg, Austria to Dec. 1926purchased by John W. Higgins on March 1, 1927 from Anderson Galleries (NY), their # 104. Given to the Museum on December 15, 1931.
Collection transfer from Higgins Armory, January 2014.
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