Left Cuisse
Culture
German
, Nuremberg
Dateabout 1515–1530
Mediumsteel and leather
Dimensions46 × 12 × 6 cm (18 1/8 × 4 3/4 × 2 3/8 in.), 2 lb 11 oz (weight)
ClassificationsArms and Armor
Markings7 punched dots at top of R, 8 at top of L, on outside.
Credit LineThe John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection
Object number2014.1141.11
DescriptionConsist of thighplate with 1 lame above; kneeplate with large wing and 1 lame above, 2 below. Not intended for use with greaves. Lining holes around lower edge. Top lame of R probably restored.ProvenanceWilliam Randolph Hearst collection purchased by Museum from Parke-Bernet Galleries (NYC) on December 4, 1952, sale no. 1387, item no. 140. Collection transfer from Higgins Armory, January 2014.
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